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
Octus is looking for a Staff Writer and Content Coordinator to work with our APAC and EMEA Core Credit teams, which consists of experienced journalists, financial analysts and lawyers across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the US. This role predominantly focuses on writing press releases and company announcements with a strong emphasis on speed, accuracy and clarity, as well as aggregating third-party content and contributing to databases. A background in writing about business or financial news is essential.
The ideal candidate will have wire service, newsroom or similar experience; know our subject matter; and be able to quickly create concise stories from complex information. Speed, accuracy and strong news judgment are critical. The candidate must be an excellent communicator, learn and adapt easily, and confidently work across different teams.
Responsibilities:
- Write and copy edit breaking news stories based on company announcements and third-party content.
- Aggregate third-party content using smart news judgment, adding insights from and contributing to Octus’s collection of databases.
- Support a team of experienced journalists, financial analysts and lawyers.
- Monitor domestic press and feeds for key and topical developments, as well as wider industries and economies, to inform and broaden storytelling.
- When required, copy edit and publish breaking news based on company announcements and third-party content to our CMS.
- Gain deep knowledge of Octus’ editorial standards, workflows, and processes.
- Write earnings and other intel using our proprietary AI tool and Gemini.
- Ensure weekend announcements are written up prior to the start of each week
- Provide crossover support between regions when necessary in order to provide 24/7 coverage
- Quickly problem-solve when issues arise around daily workflow; be able to ask questions and triage.
Requirements
- Excellent written and spoken English skills
- Excellent writing skills, time management and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong news sense, with experience in financial news and markets
- Change mindset and experience in helping to create a positive and collaborative team environment
- Proven ability to prioritize tasks within tight deadlines and make sound decisions autonomously
- Experience with copy editing, Monday.com, and content management systems are a plus
- Ability to work Sunday-Thursday from 9:00pm-6:00am PKT (12:00am-9:00am HKT).
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.
