Distressed Reporter
9fin
Marketing & Communications
London, UK
Location
London
Employment Type
Full time
Department
Editorial
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.
The Opportunity
9fin is seeking a reporter to join our European team covering the distressed debt and restructuring market.
We’re looking for a scoop-driven journalist who will relish the opportunity to delve into all of the fascinating stories of restructuring and distressed companies across the UK and Europe.
If you can follow this fast-paced market while maintaining best-in-class editorial standards and collaborating with our team of reporters, analysts, and lawyers, we want to work with you.
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 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+ year of finance reporting experience, preferably on distressed debt markets
Personable — Inquisitive and outgoing, always making new connections and sharing ideas
Organised — 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
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Fluent in German or French would be an added plus
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 (our salary bands are benchmarked at the top end of the market)
Equity
Pension (your minimum contributions are 4% with 9fin matching up to 7%)
Private Medical Insurance
Paid sick leave with Income Protection for long periods of illness
Group Life Assurance
Season Ticket Loan & Cycle to Work schemes
Time off
25 holiday days per year
Local public holidays (with the ability to exchange them for alternative days)
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
AI experimentation budget of £800 (UK) per employee to trial AI tools
Quarterly 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.