Distressed Reporter

9fin•New York, NY

7d•$100,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

9fin is the AI platform powering global debt markets — the world’s largest asset class at over $145 trillion. Debt markets are vast, global, and mission-critical, yet still run on fragmented data, PDFs, and manual workflows. 9fin replaces this broken infrastructure with a single platform that centralises proprietary credit data, deep analysis, and high-value workflows across global markets. Today, 9fin powers teams at 300+ blue-chip institutions worldwide, including global banks, asset managers, private equity firms, law firms, and advisors. The business is scaling at exceptional speed, with rapid expansion in the US and best-in-class retention driven by deep workflow adoption. We’re at a defining inflection point. With proven product-market fit and strong, global market pull, 9fin is accelerating toward becoming the category-defining platform for debt markets worldwide. What you’ll work on Every day is different, but here’s an example of the kind of things you’ll work on: Breaking news — You’ll regularly break stories on what’s going on in distressed debt, from deteriorating company earnings all the way through to messy out-of-court restructurings Feature-writing — You’ll know when to pull the trigger on longer-form articles that connect the dots between daily news and broader market trends 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 Monitoring markets — You’ll learn to harness our technology to identify new opportunities, ensuring that 9fin’s coverage of the distressed market is timely and comprehensive About You This role will be a great fit if you are: Experienced — 2+ years finance reporting experience, preferably on distressed debt markets Personable — Inquisitive and outgoing, always making new connections and sharing ideas Organized — Able to maintain a deep network of sources, stay on top of story pipeline and deadlines Communicative — Clear and concise in your written and verbal language, and able to explain complex ideas in simple terms Driven — Endlessly curious, self-motivated, and passionate about doing a good job

Requirements

2+ years finance reporting experience, preferably on distressed debt markets
Inquisitive and outgoing, always making new connections and sharing ideas
Able to maintain a deep network of sources, stay on top of story pipeline and deadlines
Clear and concise in your written and verbal language, and able to explain complex ideas in simple terms
Endlessly curious, self-motivated, and passionate about doing a good job

Responsibilities

Breaking news — You’ll regularly break stories on what’s going on in distressed debt, from deteriorating company earnings all the way through to messy out-of-court restructurings
Feature-writing — You’ll know when to pull the trigger on longer-form articles that connect the dots between daily news and broader market trends
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
Monitoring markets — You’ll learn to harness our technology to identify new opportunities, ensuring that 9fin’s coverage of the distressed market is timely and comprehensive

Benefits

Competitive Salary: $100,000-$120,000
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