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Octus
Octus is a leading global provider of credit intelligence, data, and analytics. Since 2013, tens of thousands of professionals across hedge fund, investment banking, management consulting, and law firm verticals have come to rely on Octus to make better, faster, and more confident decisions in pace with the fast-moving credit markets.
For more information, visit: https://octus.com/
Working at Octus
Octus hires growth-minded innovators and trailblazers across the globe to drive our business and culture. Our core values – Action Oriented, Customer First Mindset, Effective Team Players, and Driven to Excel – define an organizational ethos that’s as high-performing as it is human. Among other perks, Octus employees enjoy competitive health benefits, matched 401k and pension plans, PTO, generous parental leave, gym subsidies, educational reimbursements for career development, recognition programs, pet-friendly offices (US only), and much more.
Role
We are looking for an Editorial Operations Associate who can support news monitoring coverage across our EMEA and Americas products. You'll have the opportunity to be a part of a fast-paced, global organization working with experienced financial journalists, analysts, and lawyers.
The Editorial Operations Associate will primarily be responsible for monitoring the feed of press releases, company announcements, SEC filings, and other public documents. The ideal candidate will have strong news judgment and the ability to understand complex financial and legal topics including private credit, deal origination, leveraged loans, high yield bonds and restructuring.
Responsibilities
- Monitor a wide range of online sources to ensure Octus is the first to unearth information on private credit and deal origination situations across Europe and the US
- Support a team of experienced journalists, financial analysts and lawyers to help shape content
- Conduct outreach to companies to obtain "right to reply" statements, ensuring accuracy and fairness in our reporting
- Manage and monitor internal databases and contribute to project management processes
- Maintain ongoing connections with company investor relations and private equity firms
Requirements
- Excellent written and spoken English; a working knowledge of other European languages is highly advantageous
- Ability to work 8hour shift between the hours of 9:00 am to 8:00 pm GMT to provide cross-region support
- Ability to work accurately at speed and under tight deadlines
- Keen interest in financial news and markets, with a desire to deepen knowledge in private credit and deal origination
- Experience with AI tools, Monday.com, and/or other project management programs a plus
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United Kingdom
Equal Employment Opportunity
Octus is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse work environment where all individuals are valued, respected, and treated fairly. We believe that diversity enriches our workplace and enhances our ability to innovate and succeed.
