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The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading news organisations, globally recognised for its authority, integrity and accuracy, with a mission to deliver quality information and services worldwide.
At the FT, curiosity thrives and ambitious thinking is rewarded. Here, you’re given the chance to reach millions, create work that matters and deliver impartial journalism in a polarised world.
In our warm, collaborative culture, you’ll connect with a diverse community of experts who support your growth, career aspirations and wellbeing.
Your future at the FT will be filled with opportunities that challenge and inspire you. With no fixed path, you’ll discover new skills and forge a career that can take you anywhere.
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The Role
The FT is deepening its coverage of global corporate finance and is looking for a proven story-getter to lead our reporting on credit markets - from private credit and leveraged finance to distressed debt and restructuring in London.
This is one of the most fiercely competitive, demanding and rewarding reporting jobs in business journalism and at the FT.
The successful candidate will be able to show a knack for cultivating a wide variety of contacts across banks, private credit funds, law firms and advisers to deliver exclusive stories that move markets and set the agenda.
As private capital reshapes the way companies are financed, this reporter will own one of the most consequential beats in finance: the rise of direct lenders and alternative credit providers, the strains emerging as loans come due, and the defaults, workouts and restructurings that follow. A nose for where credit risk is building - and the tenacity to report it out before anyone else - is central to the role. This is a beat with significant room to grow, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to expand their remit and influence over time.
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The reporter will also help drive our coverage of leveraged buyouts, high-yield and syndicated loan markets, and the increasingly blurred line between public and private credit.
This person will work closely with our team of reporters globally covering corporate finance, dealmaking and private capital as well as our broader financial services and markets teams.
Contributing regularly to the Due Diligence newsletter, as well as other initiatives such as conferences, is essential.
Application Deadline
Please submit your application by 11pm on 18 August 2026.
The Use of AI
Original reporting, great writing and intelligent commentary lie at the heart of FT journalism. Our readers trust us to produce quality journalism that is accurate, fair and insightful. This is why FT editorial staff do not by default use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to write articles or create other reader-facing content. For specific and pre-approved cases, AI can be harnessed for certain tasks, such as assisting data research for investigations.
We expect applicants to the FT newsroom to refrain from using AI in their test submissions, and any written materials should be a genuine reflection of their own knowledge, skills and experiences. We encourage candidates only to employ AI as a tool to help with research and interview readiness for a role.
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Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We believe in the power of unique perspectives and want all voices in our organisation to be heard, respected and valued. A supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves and operate to their full potential. We are committed to removing barriers for everyone, with a focus on addressing those faced by underrepresented groups.
What’s in it for you? Our Benefits
Our benefits vary by location but we are committed to providing best-in-class perks across all our offices. These include generous annual leave, medical cover, inclusive parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships and opportunities to give back to the community. Full details of our benefits are available here.
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.
Accessibility
We are a disability confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory.
Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments/personalisation as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements or have any questions, email talent@ft.com and a member of our team will be happy to help.
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