APAC Senior Reporter, Private Credit & Leveraged Finance

We are seeking an experienced capital markets reporter to expand our APAC coverage of private credit and primary HY yield bond issuances. The role — in Hong Kong, Singapore or Australia (Sydney) — requires producing deal scoops and market trends stories, working with our existing region-wide team of journalists, credit analysts and data specialists.

Responsibilities

Drive Editorial Impact: Break high-impact, exclusive stories on leveraged financing, especially private credit – such as for financial sponsor-backed acquisitions, real estate and rescue/growth – as well as USD/EUR high-yield bond issuances; Strategic Market Intelligence: Maintain a pulse on APAC market trends, major fund movements, and key personnel changes to inform our editorial strategy; Collaborative Analysis: Work in lockstep with our data specialist as well as our credit and legal analysts to translate technical financial data into accessible, "must-read" long-form content; Source Development: Actively build and nurture a high-level network of contacts within the investment and legal communities to ensure a consistent pipeline of scoops; Brand Ambassadorship: Represent Octus as a subject matter expert at industry conferences, webinars, and panel discussions to bolster our authority in the region

Requirements

Experienced capital markets reporter; Proven track record in financial journalism with a deep specialization in capital markets; Strong command of the financial mechanisms underpinning private credit, syndicated loans, bonds, and distressed debt restructurings; A 'scoop-first' mindset, strong writing skills and an uncompromising attention to accuracy; A self-starter with effective interpersonal skills capable of navigating a fast-paced environment, sophisticated financial sources and AI

Nice to have

Deep specialization in private credit and/or high-yield bonds

Benefits

Competitive health benefits; Matched 401k and pension plans; PTO; Generous parental leave; Gym subsidies; Educational reimbursements for career development; Recognition programs; Access to specialist financial training; Support to attend and participate in major industry conferences and events; A collaborative, analyst-driven editorial environment