Editorial Operations Associate

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

We are looking for an Editorial Operations Associate who can support news monitoring coverage across our APAC, EMEA and Americas products. We are rapidly growing our team in Pakistan, with a new office opening in the coming months and lots of room for growth. You'll have the opportunity to be a part of a fast-paced, New York-headquartered 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, leveraged loans, high yield bonds, bankruptcy/restructuring, and regulatory actions among others.

Responsibilities

• Monitor press and feeds for key developments and topical updates to ensure Octus is the first to unearth critical and/or market-moving information for our subscribers
• Provide crossover support between regions in order to achieve around-the-clock and around-the-globe coverage. Support the Americas, APAC, and EMEA regions.
• Alert coverage teams to key developments on priority names
• Work with Staff Writers, Editorial Operations, and others to improve content workflow and coverage tracking
• Assist with testing and suggesting improvements to internal tools to improve daily workflows
• Support a team of experienced journalists, financial analysts and lawyers to help shape content
• Assist with data editorialization and select content production as necessary

Requirements

• Adaptive and collaborative team player
• Ability to work accurately at speed and under tight deadlines
• Excellent written English and communication skills
• Knowledge of financial markets, with a preference for knowledge of leveraged loans, high yield markets and bankruptcy/restructurings
• Experience with AI tools, Excel, SQL, PowerBI, , and/or other project management programs a plus
• Ability to work core hours from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm PKT, with additional flexibility required for cross-region support.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located

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.