Junior Distressed Credit Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

About 9fin

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.

We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented junior analyst to join our distressed credit team. This role will be crucial in maintaining and expanding our restructuring data offering, ensuring its accuracy and utility for our clients. You will be responsible for the end-to-end process of data management, from overseeing data entry to producing insightful analysis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong analytical mindset and an interest in the distressed and restructuring landscape.

Every day is different, but here’s an example of the kind of things you’ll work on:

• Produce timely, accurate analysis of distressed credit situations across the US leveraged finance and high yield markets, supporting 9fin’s editorial coverage

• Monitor developments across a portfolio of distressed issuers, tracking covenant breaches, rating actions, liquidity events, and out-of-court restructuring activity

• Build and maintain financial models tracking capital structure, debt maturity profiles, and recovery scenarios for companies in or approaching distress

• Assist senior reporters and editors in researching and fact-checking longer-form investigative pieces on liability management exercises, Chapter 11 cases, and creditor disputes

• Contribute to 9fin’s Default Notice newsletter and other recurring content products covering the distressed and restructuring landscape

• Engage with market participants including lawyers, advisors, and buyside investors to develop source relationships and gather market intelligence

This role will be a great fit if:

• Have 0–2 years of experience in leveraged finance, credit analysis, restructuring advisory, or financial journalism

• Possess a strong understanding of corporate capital structures, credit agreements, and the mechanics of debt restructuring

• Are a clear and concise writer, capable of translating complex financial situations into accessible analysis for sophisticated market participants

• Have strong Excel and financial modelling skills; familiarity with Bloomberg or other financial data terminals is a plus

• Are curious, self-directed, and able to manage multiple competing deadlines without sacrificing accuracy

• Have a genuine interest in distressed credit and the legal, financial, and operational dynamics of companies under pressure

We’re a scaling start up and we enjoy sharing our success, when the company succeeds, we always reinvest that in our people. We also offer huge amounts of responsibility, an abundance of opportunity for growth and a platform to truly excel.

Finance & Insurance

• Salary: $80,000+

• 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

Time off

• 25 vacation days per year

• Local public holidays (with the ability to exchange them for alternative days)

• Hybrid working model

• 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

Training & Culture

• Professional learning and development budget

• AI experimentation budget of $1,000 per employee to trial AI tools

• Bi-annual team socials

• Summer and Winter company-wide social events

9fin is an equal opportunities employer

At 9fin we are dedicated to building and promoting a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone can reach their full potential and truly belong. We recognize that building diverse teams enables a more creative and productive environment. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be who we’re looking for — either for this role, or perhaps another.