Leveraged Finance Reporter

About the role

The is tasked with establishing and maintaining a robust network of sources within the global leveraged finance ecosystem. You will operate at the intersection of market activity and breaking news, translating complex financial transactions and strategies into clear, impactful reporting. This role requires a proactive approach to uncovering information and building trust with key stakeholders across the industry. You will collaborate closely with internal teams to verify facts and develop joint coverage that meets the standards of a professional data and analysis platform. The position demands a high degree of curiosity and resilience when navigating the fast-moving and often opaque world of credit markets. You will be expected to own specific coverage verticals, driving editorial decisions from story identification to publication. Ultimately, your work will provide essential intelligence to a global audience operating within the largest asset class in the world.

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Location: USA

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Engagement: Full-time

What you'll do

Every day is different, but the role involves a core set of responsibilities critical to 9fin's mission in the debt markets. You will proactively cultivate deep sources within banking, investing, and trading communities to secure timely intelligence. This includes independently researching and writing on-the-diary and off-the-diary stories that move the leveraged finance market. You will partner with cross-functional colleagues to validate information and co-create comprehensive analytical content. Participation in source engagements, industry conferences, and briefings will be essential to expand relationship capital and market understanding. You will undertake structured training modules focused on advanced interviewing techniques and financial market nuances. Mastering the craft of producing concise, accurate, and engaging narratives around intricate financial structures and deals is a central requirement. You will track specific sectors and themes to establish yourself as a go-to reporter for defined coverage areas. The role requires exercising sound judgment in handling sensitive information and ensuring compliance with media regulations. You will contribute to a collaborative newsroom environment where insights are shared to elevate collective output and identify and pitch story ideas that highlight emerging trends and critical events in the debt markets landscape.

• Proactively cultivate deep sources within banking, investors, and trading communities to secure timely intelligence.
• Write on-diary and off-diary stories independently that impact the leveraged finance market.
• Work with other members of our team to confirm information and produce collaborative content.
• Attend source meetings, conferences, briefings, and other occasions to build and maintain source relationships.
• Receive formal and informal training in interviewing, source-building, news writing, media law, and financial markets.
• Produce concise, fluent English that makes technical topics accessible and engaging.
• Track specific sectors and themes to establish yourself as a go-to reporter for defined coverage areas.
• Exercise judgment in handling sensitive information and ensuring compliance with media regulations.
• Collaborate with the newsroom to elevate collective output.
• Identify and pitch story ideas that highlight emerging trends in the debt markets.

Requirements

The ideal candidate must meet the following requirements, which are grounded directly in the attributes outlined by 9fin. You must hold a proven interest in journalism with a track record of published work in relevant outlets. Demonstrate a strong desire to join a high-growth platform that is capturing significant market share and attracting high-quality readership from financial professionals. Show a solid understanding of finance, economics, and market terminology through practical application. Function effectively as a team player while collaborating with multiple reporters on shared assignments. Exhibit a strong motivation to develop deep sourcing relationships with finance industry professionals. Produce clear, fluent English that makes complex financial subjects accessible to a professional audience. Harbor ambitions to define a specific coverage beat and build a personal reputation in financial journalism. Maintain strict adherence to legal and ethical standards governing financial news and media law.

• Have a proven interest in journalism, plus experience writing for a publication.
• Wish to join a rapidly-growing platform winning market share and attracting high-quality readership from financial professionals.
• Proven interest in finance, economics, and markets and understanding of basic concepts and terminology.
• Are a team player and can collaborate with other reporters on stories.
• Desire to build strong sourcing relationships across finance professionals and embed deeply as a crucial part of the market.
• Can write concise and fluent English which can make technical topics accessible and engaging.
• Have ambitions to carve out a coverage area and build your own reputation as a financial journalist.
• Preferred experience in writing about leveraged finance, credit markets, or structured finance products.
• Familiarity with financial data platforms and content management systems used in professional newsrooms.
• Understanding of the dynamics within banking institutions, asset managers, and private equity firms.

Our benefits

9fin is a scaling start-up that reinvests success into its people, offering significant responsibility, abundant growth opportunities, and a platform to excel. The compensation and benefits package reflects this commitment.

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Salary: $100,000-$160,000 (depending on experience)

• 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
• 25 vacation days per year
• Local public holidays (with the ability to exchange them for alternative days)
• Hybrid working model
• Work abroad for up to 3 months per year
• 1 month paid sabbatical after 5 years of service
• Enhanced parental leave & flexible working arrangements available
• Professional learning and development budget
• Bi-annual team socials
• Summer and Winter company-wide social events
• AI experimentation budget of $1,000 per employee to trial AI tools

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.