Octus Inc
Senior CLO Reporter
Octus Inc, New York, New York, us, 10261
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
Octus, a rapidly growing tech-powered financial news and data company and leader in leveraged finance and distressed debt news and analysis, is seeking highly motivated reporters to join us in expanding our coverage of primary leveraged finance markets and CLOs. This is a unique opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a new coverage model while working in an exciting, collaborative environment. An ideal candidate would be highly curious, self motivated and possess outstanding interpersonal skills. They should have prior experience covering debt capital markets and structured credit. Fundraising, allocation and/or LP formation is a plus, but not a prerequisite.
Responsibilities Help expand Octus' coverage of the CLO market, Private Credit/Direct Lending transactions Develop and maintain rapport with key CLO asset managers, arrangers and debt originators in the debt capital markets Identify and report on new trends and developments in CLOs, leveraged finance and private credit Collaborate with financial and legal analysts, and other reporters across multiple sectors Requirements
Understanding of and experience writing about debt capital markets, specifically the CLO market A career driven interest in learning about credit, structured and private credit and its intersection with private equity and LP formation Editing skills would be a plus Excellent interpersonal skills; self motivated; ability to multitask and work in a fast paced newsroom environment, Write clearly and concisely under deadline pressure and derive trends from issuance, pricing and other market patterns. Passion for obtaining scoops through outreach and cultivation of sources among highly sophisticated market participants to obtain scoops in the market The candidate must be collaborative and enjoy working in a multicultural team environment.
At Octus, we consider a range of factors in connection with compensation decisions, including experience, skills, location, and our business needs and limitations. As a result, compensation may vary within and across similar roles and positions. Please note that the salary range information below is a good faith estimate for this position and actual compensation for any individual may fall outside this range if warranted by the circumstances applicable to that individual. If we identify a role that would be suitable for a broader range of skills and experience such that we would consider hiring at multiple levels then the range listed below may reflect that breadth.
The salary range estimate for this position is $140,000 - $160,000.
The actual compensation will be at Octus' sole discretion and will be determined by the aforementioned and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for an additional annual discretionary bonus.
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.
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
Octus, a rapidly growing tech-powered financial news and data company and leader in leveraged finance and distressed debt news and analysis, is seeking highly motivated reporters to join us in expanding our coverage of primary leveraged finance markets and CLOs. This is a unique opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a new coverage model while working in an exciting, collaborative environment. An ideal candidate would be highly curious, self motivated and possess outstanding interpersonal skills. They should have prior experience covering debt capital markets and structured credit. Fundraising, allocation and/or LP formation is a plus, but not a prerequisite.
Responsibilities Help expand Octus' coverage of the CLO market, Private Credit/Direct Lending transactions Develop and maintain rapport with key CLO asset managers, arrangers and debt originators in the debt capital markets Identify and report on new trends and developments in CLOs, leveraged finance and private credit Collaborate with financial and legal analysts, and other reporters across multiple sectors Requirements
Understanding of and experience writing about debt capital markets, specifically the CLO market A career driven interest in learning about credit, structured and private credit and its intersection with private equity and LP formation Editing skills would be a plus Excellent interpersonal skills; self motivated; ability to multitask and work in a fast paced newsroom environment, Write clearly and concisely under deadline pressure and derive trends from issuance, pricing and other market patterns. Passion for obtaining scoops through outreach and cultivation of sources among highly sophisticated market participants to obtain scoops in the market The candidate must be collaborative and enjoy working in a multicultural team environment.
At Octus, we consider a range of factors in connection with compensation decisions, including experience, skills, location, and our business needs and limitations. As a result, compensation may vary within and across similar roles and positions. Please note that the salary range information below is a good faith estimate for this position and actual compensation for any individual may fall outside this range if warranted by the circumstances applicable to that individual. If we identify a role that would be suitable for a broader range of skills and experience such that we would consider hiring at multiple levels then the range listed below may reflect that breadth.
The salary range estimate for this position is $140,000 - $160,000.
The actual compensation will be at Octus' sole discretion and will be determined by the aforementioned and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for an additional annual discretionary bonus.
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.