Distressed Legal Analyst

Job Description

The world's largest asset class, debt, operates with the worst data.

Technology has revolutionized equity markets with electronic trading, quant algos and instantaneous news. However, in debt capital markets, the picture is completely different. It still behaves like it’s in the 1980s; trillions of dollars of trades are placed over the phone, news is slow, and corporate credit information is imperfect and scattered.

Our mission is to change this.

9fin's proprietary technology delivers fast and comprehensive financial, credit, legal & ESG analysis. Our clients are able to make faster, more informed decisions, win more business and most importantly, save time.

Our fast growing list of clients include 9 of the top 10 Investment Banks, leading Asset Managers, Hedge Funds and Law Firms.

What you'll work on

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

• Breaking news — You’ll help our team with real-time coverage of bankruptcy hearings, and summaries/analysis of all important filings within a bankruptcy docket
• Deep-dive reports — You’ll produce detailed reports covering the many technical aspects of complex restructuring cases on specific distressed situations, often collaborating with journalists and analysts
• Generating ideas — You’ll provide a consistent stream of new ideas, whether that’s identifying new situations to cover, or thinking up new ways to cover them
• Advancing docket technology — You’ll help advance our docket technology to track and covering in-court processes, helping ensure timely and comprehensive coverage of cases

Requirements

This role will be a great fit if you are:

• Experienced — 2+ years working as part of an established corporate restructuring practice, or equivalent clerkships under a bankruptcy judge
• An exemplary communicator — Clear and concise in written and verbal language, and able to explain complex ideas in simple terms
• A team player — Can work with other experts in the 9fin content team to produce market-leading reports
• Detail-oriented — Thrives on digging into the intricacies of specific cases and individual credits
• Knowledgeable — Has a deep understanding of and appreciation for the US Bankruptcy Code

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 responsibility, and accelerated career development opportunities for those who truly excel.

Financial

• $200k - $250k+ (this is a wide range; where you land will depend on seniority and experience)
• Equity options
• 401(k) (company pays 3%, employee contributions are uncapped)
• Private health insurance, with dental and vision; optional Health Savings Account
• Paid sick leave and disability insurance
• Commuter benefit

Time off

• 25 vacation days per year, plus public holidays
• Hybrid working model — you’re free to work wherever you work best
• Paid sabbatical — 1 month after 5 years of employment
• Enhanced parental leave and flexible working arrangements available

Training and culture

• Professional learning and development budget
• Quarterly team socials, bi-annual company events

9fin is an equal opportunities employer

Don’t meet every single requirement? At 9fin we are dedicated to building and promoting a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone can flourish, reach their full potential and truly belong. We recognise diverse teams allow a more creative and productive environment. So, 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 - for this role, or perhaps another.