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ION Group

Provides automated software platforms for trading

Leveraged Finance Reporter

News Reporting & Digital JournalismConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLondon, UKNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least one year of experience working at a financial news outlet or internships at top-tier publications is ideal.
  • Previous experience in financial journalism or internships.
  • Strong writing skills and an investigative mindset.
  • Basic ability to read balance sheets.
  • Understanding of fixed income markets and interest in broader financial and legal markets.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Time management and communication skills.
  • Networking and contact-building skills.

Responsibilities

  • Cover the EMEA high yield bond and syndicated loan market from the London news desk.
  • Break news about companies raising leveraged loans and bonds for mergers and acquisitions, refinancing, and organic growth.
  • Write in-depth stories on investor sentiment about new issuance and broader market trends; this is not a deal pricing position.
  • Cover the dynamics between syndicated and private credit as borrowers and financial sponsors seek financing terms, particularly for AI data centers, leveraged buyouts, and refinancing maturing debt.
  • Use initiative to uncover leads from market sources at asset managers, law firms, banks, and other sources.
  • Collaborate with reporters and analysts across Debtwire, Mergermarket, and Infralogic globally to break news.
  • Drive to break news and deliver actionable intelligence on leveraged finance.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience working at a financial news outlet for at least one year or internships at top-tier publications.
  • Experience working on Wall Street.

About the Company

ION Group

Provides automated software platforms for trading

ION Group delivers software platforms and APIs that automate trading, processing, and risk management for institutional clients in global financial markets. Its products connect to multiple trading venues and exchanges, enabling efficient, accurate transactions and streamlined operations. The company earns revenue from software licensing, subscriptions, and professional services, including customization and support. ION differentiates itself by expanding through acquisitions to stay agile and by offering integrated automation across trading, processing, and risk management, backed by a broad connectivity footprint. The goal is to help clients achieve greater efficiency and reduce operational risk in their financial workflows.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total funding
$438.5M
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1998

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