CLO Reporter
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2492 (92% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and ION is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2492 Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters Most likely code | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Creditflux, an ION Analytics company and the leading information source worldwide for the rapidly evolving market for credit funds and CLOs, is seeking a reporter to cover structured credit across Europe and the US. Creditflux provide sophisticated investors and advisors with deep-dive coverage of credit funds and structured credit, with an emphasis on the CLO market, private credit fundraising and credit fund strategies.
The Reporter role is focused on breaking news on the CLO market as part of team of journalists and credit and legal analysts based in London and around our global offices as well as contributing a variety of longer-form articles to our monthly magazine, published both in print and online.
Roles And Responsibilities
- Reporting, writing, and filing copy on a daily basis
- Contributing to special projects such as conferences, databases, webinars and podcasts
- Assisting with developing coverage outside of assigned beats
- Cultivating and meeting with sources
- In-region travel as necessary
- Previous experience covering fixed-income markets a plus
- Strong writing skills and an investigative mindset
- Time management and communication skills
- Networking and contact-building skills
- A self-starter attitude with a cooperative approach
We’re a diverse group of visionary innovators who provide trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics, and strategic consulting to corporations, central banks, financial institutions, and governments. Founded in 1999, we’ve achieved tremendous growth by bringing together some of the best and most successful financial technology companies in the world.
- Over 2,000 of the world’s leading corporations, including 50% of the Fortune 500 and 30% of the world’s central banks, trust ION solutions to manage their cash, in-house banking, commodity supply chain, trading and risk.
ION is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We respect the varied identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions of the individuals who comprise our organization and recognize the value that different backgrounds and points of view bring to our business.
ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters (SOC 2492) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~17k in sample- Middle half £31,928–53,404
- Median £43,004
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. ION holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2492 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.