Investment Grade Reporter
About the role
9fin is the AI platform powering global debt markets, a $145 trillion asset class. It replaces fragmented data, PDFs, and manual workflows with a single platform centralizing 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 rapidly, with expansion in the US and strong retention driven by deep workflow adoption. 9fin is accelerating towards becoming the category-defining platform for debt markets worldwide.
What you’ll work on
9fin’s team of financial journalists is seeking a new Investment Grade reporter. This role requires hitting the ground running in a fast-moving, opaque, and complex financial market. You’ll build your own source base and deliver market-moving insights and scoops. Full support will be provided to develop into the role and learn about this specialized market. Key responsibilities include:
- Source-building with bankers, investors, traders, lawyers, and other key players in the credit markets
- Writing quick news stories while balancing investigative pieces covering market trends
- Collaborating with other members of the team to confirm information and produce collaborative content
- Attending conferences, briefings, and other occasions to build and maintain source relationships
- Receiving formal and informal training in interviewing, source-building, news writing, media law, and financial markets
About You
If you are a reporter with experience in the credit markets, specifically with Investment Grade companies, and possess the following attributes, we are interested in hearing from you:
- Experience in developing, reporting, and writing stories for publication
- An interest in finance, economics, markets, and understanding of basic concepts and terminology
- Proven experience covering fixed income markets (Investment Grade, High Yield, Loans, CLOs, and/or ABS) is a plus
- Able to work independently, with high accuracy and attention to detail
- A desire to build strong sourcing relationships across finance professionals and embed deeply as a crucial part of the market
- Able to write concise and fluent English, making technical topics accessible and engaging
- Aspires to carve out a coverage area and build your own reputation as a financial journalist
Our Benefits
- Competitive Salary: $100,000-$140,000 (depending on experience)
- 401(k) (employee pays 3%, 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
- Hybrid working model
- To allow you the flexibility to decide how, where, and when you do your best work
- 1 month paid sabbatical after 5 years of service
- Enhanced parental leave & flexible working arrangements available
- 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
At 9fin
We are 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.