About 9fin
9fin is the AI platform powering global debt markets — the world’s largest asset class at over $145 trillion.
Debt markets are vast, global, and mission-critical, yet still run on fragmented data, PDFs, and manual workflows. 9fin replaces this broken infrastructure with a single platform that centralises 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 at exceptional speed, with rapid expansion in the US and best-in-class retention driven by deep workflow adoption.
We’re at a defining inflection point. With proven product-market fit and strong, global market pull, 9fin is accelerating toward becoming the category-defining platform for debt markets worldwide.
At 9fin, we've built a dedicated Data Operations team in Belfast to enhance our data processing capabilities.
You'll be part of a highly skilled team focused on ensuring high-quality, lightning-fast data is delivered to our platform, enabling our clients to act with speed and confidence.
You'll work closely with teams in New York, London, and Belfast focused on Distressed Debt.
Every day is different, but here's an example of the kind of things you'll work on:
Associate - Distressed Team
Extract and process distressed debt and bankruptcy filings from US courts, regulatory bodies, and financial databases, ensuring accurate and timely entry into 9fin's proprietary database
Review, classify, and structure large volumes of legal and financial documents including Chapter 11 filings, restructuring plans, and court dockets
Maintain data integrity across 9fin's distressed debt coverage universe, flagging inconsistencies and working with the editorial and product teams to resolve them
Build and maintain structured records of debtor entities, creditor hierarchies, and case timelines across active bankruptcy proceedings
Collaborate with the distressed content and technology teams to identify opportunities to improve data extraction workflows and tooling
Support ad hoc data requests from journalists, analysts, and client-facing teams requiring deep dives into specific case files or issuer histories
This role will be a great fit if you:
Have strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to working through large volumes of structured and unstructured data
Are comfortable working with legal and financial documents — prior exposure to bankruptcy filings, court dockets, or credit agreements is a plus
Have experience in a data entry, data operations, or research role, ideally within financial services, legal, or media
Are proficient in spreadsheet tools (Excel or Google Sheets) and comfortable learning new data management systems
Can work independently and manage your own workload against deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Are based in or able to commute to Belfast
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 (our salary bands are benchmarked at the top end of the market)
Equity options
Pension (your minimum contributions are 4% with 9fin matching up to 7%) Private Medical Insurance
Paid sick leave with Income Protection for long periods of illness
Group Life Assurance
Season Ticket Loan & Cycle to Work schemes
Time off
25 holiday days per year
Local public holidays (with the ability to exchange them for alternative days)
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 £800 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.
