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
The Research Associate will work within and support Octus’ Americas Covenants team. The role will focus on (but is not limited to) providing research support on US leveraged finance and high yield markets to members of the Covenants team. The role is ideal for someone who has experience working in the leveraged finance, capital markets, and/or restructuring fields. Recent Juris Doctorates also will be considered for this role. This will be a hybrid role based in the New York office for an enthusiastic person who has a desire to learn and thrives in a growing, dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
- Support the Octus Americas Covenants team, composed of experienced lawyers covering the US leveraged loans and high yield bonds markets
- Establish deep working knowledge of all aspects of Octus’ Global Covenants offering, including people, process, and technology
- Assist Americas Covenants in drafting primary and secondary legal intelligence concerning leveraged loans and high yield bonds
- Research and draft editorial content relating to US leveraged loans, high yield bonds, liability management exercises, event driven catalysts, and other topics, in each case with guidance from the Americas Covenants team
- Check facts, proof read, and edit documents to ensure accuracy
- Proactively support sales and marketing efforts for the Americas Covenants team, including helping to organize webinars, events, and training (attending where necessary)
- Lead or assist with various administrative and operational projects, as needed
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (business, finance, or a related field)
- 2+ years working in a research role or equivalent work experience, ideally in the financial services, professional services, or legal industries
- Previous experience in leveraged finance, high yield, capital markets, or restructuring is a plus
- Strong writing and analytical skills
- Intermediate Excel and Powerpoint skills, with the ability to distill and communicate complex, information-dense content in an easily digestible and visually appealing way
- Familiarity with using AI tools (such as Chat GPT or Claude) is a plus
- Demonstrable interest in finance, capital markets, and related legal industries
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills, with excellent attention to detail
- Proactive and collaborative team player, with eagerness to learn and work with multiple stakeholders
- Ability to multi-task and ability to prioritize effectively among multiple tasks
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.
