Bankruptcy Legal Analyst

9fin•New York, NY

3d•$250,000 - $275,000•Hybrid

About The Position

9fin is looking for an expert legal analyst to cover Chapter 11 bankruptcies and the US distressed debt market. If you’re a lawyer with extensive experience in distressed debt and restructuring and a knack for decoding and explaining this complex market, we want to work with you!

Requirements

Experienced — 3+ years working as part of an established corporate restructuring practice, or equivalent clerkships under a bankruptcy judge
An exemplary communicator — Clear and concise in written and verbal language, and able to explain complex ideas in simple terms
A team player — Can work with other experts in the 9fin content team to produce market-leading reports
Detail-oriented — Thrives on digging into the intricacies of specific cases and individual credits
Knowledgeable — Has a deep understanding of and appreciation for the US Bankruptcy Code

Responsibilities

Breaking news — You’ll help our team with real-time coverage of bankruptcy hearings, and summaries/analysis of all important filings within a bankruptcy docket
Deep-dive reports — You’ll produce detailed reports covering the many technical aspects of complex restructuring cases on specific distressed situations, often collaborating with journalists and analysts
Generating ideas — You’ll provide a consistent stream of new ideas, whether that’s identifying new situations to cover, or thinking up new ways to cover them

Benefits

Competitive Salary: $250,000-$275,000
Equity options
401(k) (9fin pay 3%, employee contributions are uncapped)
Private Health Insurance, with Dental and Vision
Paid sick leave
Disability Insurance (New York)
Commuter Benefit
25 vacation days per year
Local public holidays
Hybrid working model, to allow you the flexibility to decide how, where and when you do your best work
Work abroad for up to 3 months a year
1 month paid sabbatical after 5 years of service
Enhanced parental leave & flexible working arrangements available
Professional learning and development budget
Bi-annual team socials
Summer and Winter company social events