ESMA Analyst

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

At Regulatory Reporting by Octus, we power better, faster investment decisions for finance professionals. We develop and implement technology to make it easier for professionals to access and analyze the vast world of financial data and documents while protecting data privacy and enforcing compliance regulations.

We take corporate responsibility seriously and are excited that our platform enables our clients to gain unique insights into what private companies do to protect the environment and address social needs and responsibilities.

The ESMA team within Octus is seeking a KYC Analyst to join the London office. This is an exciting opportunity to assist in driving growth in the firm's regulatory data reporting service for the world’s leading investment managers. You’ll be part of an entrepreneurial team with direct access to management to impact and drive the direction of both product and data development. The ESMA team is seeking a strategic and mission focused individual to enhance our industry leading approach to financial data.

The KYC Business Analyst will be responsible for management of inflows of client data and collaboration between internal teams and external clients. This will involve accurate database management. You will be a key stakeholder, working closely with the Product, Operations and Legal teams to ensure the quality.

You will use excellent communication skills to liaise both internally and externally to be a product champion for the ESMA team.

Responsibilities: 

• Work with the Product team to manage workflows, contract execution and invoicing
• Act as product KYC point personnel in maintaining accurate and up-to-date records
• Act as a champion for our client base to understand their needs and requirements
• Work with the Product team on client inquiries and learn to resolve any related challenges
• Educate client relationships as an ESMA Article 7 framework expert

Requirements:

• Fixed income operational experience
• Experience with leveraged loans is an advantage, but not required
• Experience with Contract and KYC data
• Ability to be a self-starter, independent-thinker, and collaborative team-player.
• Organised and thrive on being a diligent multi-tasker

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.