Distressed Reporter

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

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
• Driven — Endlessly curious, self-motivated, and passionate about doing a good job

Our benefits

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: $88,000-$125,000

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

• 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 social events

Hybrid Policy

9fin is a hybrid company, and the office is a regular part of how we work. From January 2027, all employees will work from their designated 9fin office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Some teams may be asked to be in the office more often, where the nature of their work calls for it. For the rest of the week, you may work from wherever works best for you and your team. Your Talent Partner will share hybrid working details for this role.

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.