Private Credit Reporter

9fin; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

401(k)

Private Health Insurance

Paid sick leave

Disability Insurance (New York)

Commuter Benefit

25 vacation days per year

Hybrid working model

Work abroad for up to 3 months a year

1 month paid sabbatical after 5 years

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

9fin, a fast-growing AI platform powering global debt markets, seeks a savvy reporter in New York to cover private credit. You will build sources, pursue hot leads, and craft stories that explain why markets matter to readers.

You’ll embed in the market, pursue agenda-setting scoops, and tell complex finance stories with clarity and authority. A strong storytelling instinct and relentless curiosity are essential, plus a passion for high-quality journalism.

Qualifications

• Excellent storytelling abilities with the capacity to make complex topics accessible.
• Strong network-building and sourcing skills in the finance sector.
• Ability to pursue leads tenaciously and verify information.
• Interest in private credit and debt markets with a finance focus.

Responsibilities

• Identify sources and build relationships
• Report and write compelling news and feature stories
• Develop a strong command of the corporate credit world
• Navigate biases and have a strong obligation to the truth

Skills

Storytelling

Relationship building

Interpersonal skills

Journalism

Finance curiosity

Job description

About 9fin

9fin is the AI platform powering global debt markets — the world’s largest asset class at over $145 trillion.

About 9fin

9fin is the AI platform powering global debt markets — the world’s largest asset class at over $145 trillion.

The opportunity

We are looking for hungry and ambitious reporters to cover the secretive world of private credit. We want people who recognize a hot lead, have the tenacity to pursue it, and the writing skills to tell it to our readers — and leave them wanting more.

You’ll build a network of sources, embed yourself in the market and sniff out the agenda-setting scoops and analysis that keep 9fin ahead of the competition. If you enjoy digging up information and telling people why it matters, this is the job for you.

What You’ll Work On

Every day is different, but here’s an example of the kind of things you’ll work on:

• Identify sources and build relationships
• Report and write compelling news and feature stories
• Develop a strong command of the corporate credit world
• Navigate biases and have a strong obligation to the truth

About You

This role will be a great fit if you:

• Are skilled at storytelling and making news meaningful
• Enjoy developing and building strategic relationships
• Have strong interpersonal skills and can easily spark conversation
• Have a passion for high-quality journalism
• Have a strong interest in finance and a curiosity to learn more
• Have a relentless curiosity and ability to gather, assess, and present information in a niche area
• Appreciate the value of a good argument
• Thrive in a fast-paced and fun work environment

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-$160,000 (depending on experience)
• 401(k) (9fin pays 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 holiday
• 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 $1,000 per employee to trial AI tools
• Bi-annual 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.