Operations Associate - Covenants

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 Operations Associate will work within Octus Global Covenants team and be based in our Los Angeles (El Segundo) office. The role is ideal for someone who has recently completed their undergraduate degree and is interested in growing within the financial services, legal and/or data sectors. It is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic person who has a desire to learn and thrives in a growing, dynamic environment.

This is a full-time position, and the ability to work from our El Segundo office on a hybrid schedule is required.

Responsibilities

• Fielding client queries for covenant analysis via email and tracking the status of queries across various Octus teams
• Ensuring strict adherence to compliance processes related to private documents and analysis
• Collaborating with our commercial team to provide excellent client service
• Maintaining internal reporting documentation
• Liaising with offshore data team and EMEA/Americas teams on workflow and data initiatives, when required
• Monitoring fixed income deal flow and compiling related documentation
• Supporting and working collaboratively with Octus legal analysts, credit analysts, and journalists in EMEA and the Americas on developing editorial content and data projects
• Collaborating on, and leading, various administrative and operations projects

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills, with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to write professionally about complex legal topics
• Interest in financial services and/or legal subject matter
• Proactive and collaborative team player
• Ability to prioritize effectively among multiple tasks and work effectively to client deadlines
• Experience with Excel, and demonstrated ability to manage and manipulate large data sets in spreadsheets

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 $67,000 - $75,000. 

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 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.