Latin America Reporter (Andean Region)

\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout 9fin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eThe world\'s largest asset class, debt, operates with the worst data. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eTechnology 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eOur mission is to change this. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e9fin\'s proprietary technology delivers fast and comprehensive financial, credit, legal \u0026amp; ESG analysis. Our clients are able to make faster, more informed decisions, win more business and most importantly, save time. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eOur fast growing list of clients include 9 of the top 10 Investment Banks, leading Asset Managers, Hedge Funds and Law Firms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Opportunity\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e9fin\u2019s team of financial journalists is looking for the newest member of the Latin America team, a hungry reporter who’s keen to learn the trade of reporting on fast-moving, opaque and complex financial markets. You\u2019ll be expected to hit the ground running, building out your own source base and delivering market-moving insight and scoops. You will be given full support and training in navigating the specialist financial landscape, developing your newsgathering, writing and interviewing skills, and understanding the markets 9fin covers.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eResponsibilities\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eEvery day is different, but here\u2019s an example of the kind of things you\u2019ll work on:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eSource-building with bankers, investors, traders, lawyers and other key players in the credit markets\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eWriting stories and investigative pieces covering markets\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eWorking with other members of our team of Latin America-based journalists to confirm information and produce collaborative content\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eAttending conference, briefings, and other occasions to build and maintain source relationships\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eReceiving formal and informal training in interviewing, source-building, news writing, media law and financial markets\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout You\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eIf you are a reporter working in the world of distressed/restructuring and/or leveraged finance, and have the following attributes, we are interested in hearing from you:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eHave a proven interest in journalism, plus some experience of writing for publication\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eWish to join a rapidly-growing platform winning market share and attracting high quality readership from financial professionals\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eProven interest in finance, economics and markets and understanding of basic concepts and terminology\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eCan work independently, with high accuracy and attention to detail\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eHave a desire to build strong sourcing relationships across finance professionals and embed deeply as a crucial part of the market\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eCan write concise and fluent English, making technical topics accessible and engaging\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eHave ambitions to carve out a coverage area and build your own reputation as a financial journalist\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9fin is an equal opportunities employer\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e