Distressed Reporter
9fin is hiring a Distressed Reporter in New York, United States. It pays $88k-$125k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on 9fin.
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- Level rates this role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
- Tools and skills the posting cites include financial reporting, journalism and distressed debt.
- Level classifies it as a mid-level role.
- Level lists 33 other open roles at 9fin.
AI in this role
Distressed Reporter needed at 9fin to cover global debt markets, breaking news, and restructurings.
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.
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
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.
How we rate this
Distressed Reporter at 9fin rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
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- Tell me about a project where financial reporting was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where journalism was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where distressed debt was part of your work. What did you do?
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