CLO Reporter

Octus

$80,000 - $125,000 / year

New York, New York, United StatesFull-timeOn-siteIntermediate

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Description

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, 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 building out our coverage of primary leveraged finance markets and private credit. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a groundbreaking 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. An understanding of structured credit, fundraising, allocation and/or LP formation, and significant risk transfer is a plus, but not a prerequisite.

Responsibilities

Help build out Octus’ coverage of CLO formation and Private Credit/Direct Lending transactions
Develop and maintain rapport with key CLO asset managers, arrangers and investors 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

Basic understanding of and experience writing about debt capital markets
A career driven interest in learning about credit, structured and private credit and its intersection with private equity and LP formation
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 base salary range estimate for this position is $80,000 - $125,000.

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.

Octus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Octus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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.

Benefits

401(k)
paid time off
stock options
parental leave
bonus

About this role

Octus is looking for a reporter to help establish and expand coverage of the CLO and private credit markets—a rapidly growing segment within leveraged finance. You'd be responsible for identifying trends, breaking news, and building relationships with asset managers, arrangers, and investors who drive these markets. The role requires you to synthesize complex market activity into clear, timely reporting while cultivating sources among sophisticated financial professionals.

To succeed here, you need hands-on experience covering debt capital markets and the ability to write clearly under deadline pressure. A background in structured credit, fundraising, or private equity would strengthen your candidacy, though it's not required. What matters most is genuine curiosity about credit markets, strong interpersonal skills, and the self-motivation to develop and maintain a network of sources. You'll work alongside financial analysts, legal experts, and other reporters in a collaborative newsroom environment.

The position is based in New York City and requires in-office work. Compensation ranges from $80,000 to $125,000 annually, with eligibility for a discretionary bonus. Octus offers competitive health benefits, matched 401k and pension plans, PTO, parental leave, gym subsidies, and educational reimbursement.

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