Credit Correspondent

About the role

You will own the critical narrative of credit markets for one of the world's most influential news organisations, defining how private credit, leveraged finance and distressed debt are understood by global investors. You will cultivate deep relationships with banks, private credit funds, law firms and industry advisers to source exclusive information that moves markets and sets the agenda. This role demands a tenacious reporter who can connect rising credit risk before it becomes conventional wisdom, turning complex financial structures into clear, authoritative stories. You will operate at the intersection of finance and power, tracking the strains that emerge as loans come due and the growing wave of defaults and restructurings. The successful hire will help drive our coverage of leveraged buyouts, high-yield and syndicated loan markets, and the blurring line between public and private credit. You will contribute regularly to the Due Diligence newsletter and play a key role in FT conferences and other editorial initiatives. This is a rare opportunity to build a newsworthy beat with significant room to grow your remit and influence over time. You will work alongside a global network of corporate finance and deals reporters, shaping the conversation across our editorial teams.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Lead original reporting on private credit, leveraged finance, distressed debt and restructuring for a global audience.
• Cultivate and maintain a wide network of contacts across banks, private credit funds, law firms and advisers to secure exclusive scoops.
• Analyse and explain the build-up of credit risk in real time, translating complex financial structures into clear, market-moving narratives.
• Drive coverage of leveraged buyouts, high-yield markets and syndicated loan activity, highlighting emerging vulnerabilities.
• Investigate the strains that emerge as loans come due, tracking defaults, workouts and restructurings with precision and urgency.
• Explore the evolving boundary between public and private credit, uncovering shifts in how companies are financed.
• Collaborate closely with the global corporate finance, dealmaking and private capital teams to ensure cohesive, authoritative coverage.
• Contribute regularly to the Due Diligence newsletter and participate in FT conferences and other editorial projects.
• Develop and maintain deep expertise in the dynamics of direct lenders and alternative credit providers.
• Challenge assumptions and set the agenda by publishing timely, data-driven stories that influence market discourse.
• Partner with editors to expand your remit and impact over time, taking ownership of new initiatives as they arise.
• Represent the FT in external forums, ensuring our voice remains central in debates about credit risk and financial stability.

Requirements

• You are a proven story-getter with a strong portfolio of original financial journalism.
• You possess a demonstrated knack for cultivating sources across banks, private credit funds, law firms and advisers.
• You have experience reporting on credit markets, leveraged finance, distressed debt or corporate restructuring.
• You are comfortable working under tight deadlines in a fast-moving, competitive environment.
• You have a track record of producing accurate, fair and insightful journalism that meets FT standards.
• You are based in London and able to work onsite a minimum of three days per week.
• You have the right to work in the United Kingdom and are eligible to start without delay.
• You are fluent in English, both written and verbal, with an advanced command of financial terminology.
• You understand the ethical and legal constraints of financial journalism, including confidentiality and conflicts of interest.
• You are committed to the FT's mission of delivering impartial journalism in a polarised world.

Nice to have

• Experience contributing to the Due Diligence newsletter.
• Familiarity with conferences and editorial initiatives within the FT newsroom.
• Knowledge of the evolving relationship between public and private credit markets.
• An understanding of how direct lenders and alternative credit providers are reshaping corporate finance.

Practical notes

• FT Newsroom staff are expected to work onsite a minimum of three days per week, subject to role requirements and regular review.
• While flexible working requests will be considered, not all patterns are suitable for Editorial roles.
• Please submit your application by 11pm on 18 August 2026.