Location
London

Hours
Full time, with newsroom staff expected to work onsite a minimum of three days per week, subject to role requirements and regular review. Flexible working requests will be considered but not all patterns are suitable for editorial roles.

Salary
Competitive salary package (details not specified)

About the Role
The Financial Times is seeking a proven story-getter to lead reporting on credit markets, covering private credit, leveraged finance, distressed debt and restructuring in London. This is a highly competitive and rewarding business journalism role at one of the world’s leading news organisations. The successful candidate will cultivate a wide network of contacts across banks, private credit funds, law firms and advisers to deliver exclusive stories that influence markets and set the agenda. The role focuses on the rise of direct lenders and alternative credit providers, emerging credit risks, loan defaults, workouts and restructurings. The correspondent will also contribute to coverage of leveraged buyouts, high-yield and syndicated loan markets, and the evolving intersection of public and private credit. Collaboration with global corporate finance, dealmaking, private capital, financial services and markets teams is essential. Regular contributions to the Due Diligence newsletter and participation in initiatives such as conferences are expected. The FT values original reporting, great writing and intelligent commentary, with strict guidelines on the use of AI in editorial content.

About Us
The Financial Times is globally recognised for authority, integrity and accuracy, delivering quality information worldwide. The FT fosters a warm, collaborative culture where curiosity thrives and ambitious thinking is rewarded. Employees connect with a diverse community of experts supporting growth, career aspirations and wellbeing. The FT offers opportunities to develop new skills and forge a career with no fixed path, enabling employees to create impactful journalism in a polarised world.

Our Commitment
The FT is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, valuing unique perspectives and ensuring all voices are heard, respected and valued. The organisation strives to remove barriers, focusing on underrepresented groups to create a supportive workplace where employees can be themselves and operate to their full potential.

Benefits
Benefits vary by location but include generous annual leave, medical cover, inclusive parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships and opportunities to give back to the community.

Accessibility
The FT is a disability confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory. Reasonable adjustments can be made during the application process and interview to support candidates’ needs.

Experience
Proven track record in reporting on credit markets, including private credit, leveraged finance, distressed debt and restructuring. Ability to cultivate a wide network of contacts across banks, private credit funds, law firms and advisers. Experience contributing to newsletters and participating in industry initiatives is desirable.

About You
Tenacious and curious journalist with a nose for identifying credit risk and breaking exclusive stories. Strong writing skills with a commitment to original reporting and intelligent commentary. Ability to work collaboratively with global teams and adapt to a fast-paced, competitive newsroom environment. Commitment to FT’s editorial standards, including refraining from using AI to generate written content in test submissions.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications stated, but a strong journalistic background and relevant experience in business and finance reporting are essential.