Leveraged Finance Reporter

Leveraged Finance Reporter LocationNew YorkEmployment TypeFull timeDepartmentEditorialAbout 9fin9fin 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.The Opportunity9fin is looking for the newest member of the leveraged finance team, a hungry reporter who’s keen to dive into fast-moving, opaque and complex financial markets. You’ll be expected to hit the ground running, building out your own source base and delivering market-moving insight and scoops. But you’ll also be given full support and training in navigating the specialist financial landscape, developing your news-gathering, writing and interviewing skills, and understanding the markets 9fin covers. What you'll work onEvery day is different, but here’s an example of the kind of things you’ll work on:Source-building with bankers, investors, traders, lawyers and other key players in the credit marketsWriting on and off-diary content covering marketsWorking with other members of our team to confirm information and produce collaborative contentAttending source meetings, conferences, briefings, and other occasions to build and maintain source relationshipsReceiving formal and informal training in interviewing, source-building, news writing, media law and financial markets About YouIf you are a reporter working in the world of financial markets and have the following attributes, we are interested in hearing from you:Have a proven interest in journalism, plus experience writing for a publicationWish to join a rapidly-growing platform winning market share and attracting high quality readership from financial professionalsProven interest in finance, economics and markets and understanding of basic concepts and terminologyAre a team player and can collaborate with other reporters on stories Have a desire to build strong sourcing relationships across finance professionals and embed deeply as a crucial part of the marketCan write concise and fluent English which can make technical topics accessible and engagingHave ambitions to carve out a coverage area and build your own reputation as a financial journalist Our benefitsWe’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 & InsuranceSalary: $100,000-$160,000 (depending on experience)401(k) (9fin pay 3%, employee contributions are uncapped)Private Health Insurance, with Dental and VisionPaid sick leaveDisability Insurance (New York)Commuter BenefitTime off25 vacation days per yearLocal public holidays (with the ability to exchange them for alternative days)Hybrid working modelWork abroad for up to 3 months a year1 month paid sabbatical after 5 years of serviceEnhanced parental leave & flexible working arrangements available Training & CultureProfessional learning and development budgetBi-annual team socialsSummer and Winter company-wide social eventsAI experimentation budget of $1,000 per employee to trial AI tools9fin is an equal opportunities employer At 9fin we are dedicated to building and promoting a fair and inclusive...