Distressed Reporter

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.

Every day there is important news, your job will be to report it first. This consists of:

• Scoops — Daily news on distressed debt, from company earnings deterioration through to restructuring situations, working from leads and angles agreed with your editor and senior reporters

• Deep industry knowledge and relationships — You'll learn the mechanics of distressed debt and restructuring, and start building your own network of sources

• Collaborations with analysts and lawyers — You'll bring ideas to the team, and take direction on which are worth pursuing and how to approach them

• Leveraging AI — You'll learn to use 9fin's technology to track the situations we cover and flag developments to the team

This role will be a great fit if you are:

• Market experience — You need to have some exposure and interest to the world of finance, debt markets and why distressed situations matter

• A great writer — You can say more with less and know how to weave in facts without weighing down copy (student journalism, internships, freelance, or a related field)

• A networking machine — You have to enjoy meeting people and be comfortable picking up the phone and starting conversations with people you don't know

• Organized — Reliable on deadlines, accurate with detail, and able to keep track of what you've been asked to do

• Coachable — Actively seeks feedback and direction, and applies it. You'll be closely supported by senior reporters and editors and want to make the most of that

• Driven — Self-motivated and passionate about doing a good job

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.

Financial & Insurance

• Competitive Salary: $66,300-$90,000 depending on experience

• 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

• 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

Training & Culture

• Professional learning and development budget

• Bi-annual team socials

• Summer and Winter company 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.