Credit Analyst

About the role

The Credit Analyst operates at the core of 9fin's mission to rebuild debt market infrastructure using AI, owning the analysis that powers our platform's value for the world's largest asset class. You will be responsible for reviewing new debt transactions in the US high yield and leveraged loan market, producing quick and insightful reports that synthesize complex financial information into clear narratives. In this role, you will work under the guidance of senior analysts to conduct deep dives into high yield earnings reports, providing timely financial updates on specific credits and contributing to predictive analysis that shapes market-leading research. You will also serve as a key point of contact with clients, answering questions about the 9fin platform, gathering feedback, and evangelizing product features while collaborating closely with the product team to influence future developments. Every day you will bring an inquisitive mindset to understanding credit market dynamics, helping to decode problems and deliver professional outputs that support institutional decision-making. This position is ideal for someone who wants rapid exposure to fixed income markets and is eager to contribute to a high-growth environment where ownership and impact are immediate.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Synthesize primary market activity by reviewing new debt transactions in the US high yield and leveraged loan markets, ensuring reports are delivered quickly with insightful commentary.
• Support secondary research initiatives by partnering with senior analysts to deep dive into high yield earnings, updating financial metrics on specific credits, and producing predictive analysis.
• Lead relationship and product evangelism by interfacing directly with clients, answering platform questions, and gathering actionable feedback to inform product improvements.
• Translate complex financial documents and market moves into clear, concise, and accurate copy that meets the standards of sophisticated institutional audiences.
• Monitor evolving market conditions and credit profiles, providing timely updates that help maintain the accuracy and relevance of 9fin's datasets.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to translate user feedback into feature enhancements, taking ownership of specific initiatives from discovery through execution.
• Maintain rigorous attention to detail in all outputs, ensuring data accuracy, logical consistency, and adherence to communication standards.
• Work independently on focused tasks while remaining aligned with team priorities, balancing initiative with the ability to seek guidance when needed.
• Contribute to the development of industry research and market-leading analysis that strengthens 9fin's position with current and new clients.
• Support ad hoc projects that advance client value, including but not limited to data validation, benchmarking, and workflow optimization.

Requirements

• 0-1 years of relevant work experience, or a strong interest in financial markets and a demonstrated desire to learn how they operate.
• Bachelor's degree or higher, with a strong academic record showing capability in quantitative or analytical fields.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clean, timely, and accurate copy in a concise manner.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to checking work for accuracy and completeness.
• Strong problem-solving aptitude, with enjoyment in interpreting information and constructing effective solutions to complex problems.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, taking initiative while also leveraging team support when appropriate.
• High interest in the development and dynamics of financial and capital markets, with a self-starting mindset suited to a rapidly evolving role.
• Willingness to learn and adapt quickly, embracing the transformation that comes with scaling a high-growth technology company.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship for this role, as dictated by position requirements.
• Availability to work in New York based on the defined work location and hybrid model expectations.

Nice to have

• Prior exposure to financial services, debt markets, or credit analysis, even if through academic projects or internships.
• Familiarity with AI tools and a curiosity about how technology can transform traditional financial workflows.
• Experience contributing to client communications or stakeholder management in a professional setting.

Practical notes

This role is based in New York and operates under a full-time engagement. The compensation range is aligned with local market standards for similar positions, reflecting the specialized nature of debt market analysis and the growth trajectory of 9fin. The successful candidate will work within a hybrid model that allows flexibility in deciding how, where, and when to perform their best work, while maintaining regular office presence for collaboration and team events. Candidates must be available to work in New York and meet the requirements of the position without sponsorship. A defined holiday schedule and local public holidays apply, along with generous vacation days, sabbatical options after five years, and enhanced parental leave policies.