Head of U.S. Credit and Global Market Engagement

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Our purpose is to connect our customers to information and people that help them know more, do more and be more. No other company in the world helps more people share professional knowledge or make business connections.

We run around 800 events each year, create digital platforms based on engaging news and information content, and operate professional development programmes for individuals and businesses.

Position Overview: The role combines management responsibility for the editorial teams covering public Credit markets in the U.S. (including Structured Products), with additional responsibility for leading IGM’s new media engagement via establishing a podcast product and taking part in conferences and events (incl. panel discussions).

This role will promote focus on key challenges in today’s marketplace for hybrid news, analysis, graphics and media: independent near real-time sourcing; editorial uniformity and consistency; multi distribution channels; oversight of a flexible team of specialists; a confident, introduction and leadership of innovative approaches designed to increase touchpoints with the marketplace and raise IGM’s profile.

The successful candidate is expected to quickly organise the regional team to ensure adherence to day-to-day responsibilities while critically assessing the current coverage and resources available.

The role holder will possess keen understanding of modern hybrid information requirements derived from relevant experience writing near real-time analysis for a subscription screen or wire service. Direct industry experience is a bonus. Leadership and analytical skills, a deep understanding of the global Credit and adjacent financial markets, and above all a desire to tackle challenges in a positive manner are all prerequisites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Strategy:
  • Work with the Head of Markets Coverage, broader SLT and commercial leadership team to help develop and implement the strategic vision for the global and regional IGM Credit product.
  • Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development for team members within a clear and unambiguous structure. Specifically, lead the team to build and maintain productive relationships with syndicate desks and key stakeholders across the capital markets.
  • Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the team.
  • Be prepared to make decisions and see through to implementation. This may impact team structure and/or individual colleagues.
  • Provide actionable recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Markets Focus:
  • It is a critical success factor for this role that the holder focus coverage around “must have” vs. “nice to have” features, establishing sufficient contact with a broad range of current and target subscribers and practitioners to assess this.
  • Through rigorous quality control processes ensure that accuracy and integrity of coverage is always central.
  • Create and lead a new suite of industry-leading podcast, vlog and other digital engagement products focused on thematic and topical insights pertinent to Corporate Bonds, Structured Finance and Capital Markets.
  • Take an active (speaking) role in Informa Connect Global Finance events and conferences.
• Teamwork:
  • Work positively with all stakeholders, including sales, data, IT, product, content, marketing, digital and senior management.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
  • Monitor market conditions and provide regular insights to optimise content.
• Market Analysis and Reporting:
  • Conduct thorough analysis to identify trends and opportunities in addressable markets.
  • Develop differentiating content for a discerning audience of professionals.
  • Add a thematic appreciation of developing Capital Markets trends.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Represent the company at industry conferences, seminars, and other events.
  • Act as a subject matter expert.

Critical Success Factors (KPIs):

• Accuracy and Integrity:
  • Goal is to grow IGM’s U.S. Credit Markets reputation as a source of high quality independently sourced and verified intelligence.
  • Maintain highest levels of reporting accuracy and integrity.
  • Implement and monitor quality control processes to ensure reliability.
• Market Positioning:
  • Enhance competitive positioning through effective analysis of client needs.
  • Identify and capitalise on emerging trends and opportunities.
• Stakeholder Satisfaction:
  • Achieve high levels of satisfaction among clients through responsiveness and dependability.
• Team Performance:
  • Foster a high-performance culture within the team.
  • Ensure professional development and career growth for team members.

Personal Attributes:

• Resilient and flexible approach to decision making and effecting change.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Highest level of integrity and professionalism.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in directly relevant roles as outlined above.
• Proven track record writing and analysing financial markets in a fast-paced environment.
• In-depth knowledge of global Credit (incl. Structured and Loan) markets.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in relevant software and data management tools.

The salary range for this role is $180,000.00- $210,000.00 based on experience. 

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Our benefits include:

• Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive, and we support a range of working patterns
• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active colleague groups and networks promoting a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
• Time out: 15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years, plus 10 national holidays, a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
• Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more
• Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs
• As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most – although not all – of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application.

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