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Salary: USD 88,000 - 160,000 / annual
9fin is an AI platform powering global debt markets, serving 300+ blue-chip institutions including global banks, asset managers, private equity firms, law firms, and advisors. The company is scaling rapidly with proven product-market fit and strong market pull.
You will join 9fin's international newsroom of over 100 journalists, correspondents, and editors reporting across leveraged finance, private credit, asset-backed securities, CLOs, and distressed assets. As an M&A Reporter, you will cover the full sponsor-backed deal lifecycle from advisor mandates through exit, tracking every development and trend affecting how companies are bought, sold, and financed. Your intelligence will be valuable across 9fin's asset classes, making this a critical cross-functional role.
Key responsibilities include:
- Shaping M&A coverage with a steady flow of deal scoops and incisive analyses and commentaries on market trends
- Working closely with editors, data teams, product teams, sales, and marketing to develop best-in-class coverage for clients
- Identifying and breaking M&A stories
- Participating in industry events and moderating conference panels
- Mentoring junior journalists and providing support and knowledge to the team
You will have a hybrid working model with flexibility to work abroad up to 3 months per year. The role offers 25 vacation days annually, enhanced parental leave, professional development budget, and a sabbatical option after 5 years.
Requirements:
- Established source network and proven track record of breaking M&A scoops
- Strong news judgment with demonstrated ability to recognize scoop potential, pitch proprietary stories, and maintain a content pipeline
- Portfolio of thought-provoking analyses in your area of expertise
- Comfort with data and ability to find stories within datasets
- High standards of accuracy in reporting and writing
- Ability to navigate biases and question authority where necessary
- Emotional maturity to receive and act on feedback while proactively identifying and communicating issues and obstacles
