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.
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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
Are you a driven reporter ready to break financial news and work on in-depth corporate analysis? We are seeking a journalist ready to report on the intricacies of the EMEA credit market and with a strong interest in source-driven journalism. There will be ample opportunity to work with passionate reporters, analysts, and lawyers from diverse backgrounds and deepen your knowledge of financial markets.
The ideal candidate needs to be able to network efficiently, build a strong portfolio of industry contacts, and dive into the dynamics of the European leveraged loan and high-yield bond market. They will be required to work quickly and accurately and have a strong eye for details. The ability to work collaboratively with other professionals is essential.
This is a great opportunity to join a market-leading news platform and hone your journalistic skills covering Europe’s biggest sub-investment grade debt issuers.
Responsibilities
- Write source-driven, off-diary exclusive stories on the EMEA credit market and corporates bankruptcies
- Build a solid portfolio of industry sources
- Collaborate with a team of experienced journalists, financial analysts and lawyers to shape content
- Break news and work on in-depth analytic pieces
- Find and attend industry conferences
- Come up with new coverage ideas
Requirements
- Interest in writing about finance and credit markets
- Ability to develop and maintain new sources
- Existing contacts in the high-yield and/or leveraged loan markets are a plus but not essential
- Understanding of the dynamics of the high-yield and leveraged loan markets are a plus but not essential
- Ability to work with numbers and dive into companies’ balance sheets
- Excellent standard of written and spoken English and appreciation of style
- Excellent time management and communication skills
- A self-starter attitude and ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a team under tight deadlines
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.
