ESMA Analyst

Octus is a global leader in credit intelligence, data, and analytics, trusted by tens of thousands of professionals across hedge funds, investment banking, management consulting, and law firms since 2013. The company enables faster, more confident decision-making in the fast-paced credit markets. The ESMA (European Securities and Markets Authority) team at Octus is currently seeking a Data Analyst to join its Pakistan office. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of Octus’s regulatory data reporting services for top investment managers worldwide. The successful candidate will work closely with management and cross-functional teams to influence product and data development, playing a key role in maintaining and enhancing the firm’s industry-leading regulatory reporting data.

Key Responsibilities
- Manage incoming client data and maintain an accurate, up-to-date database of issuers, loans, and deal sites.
- Conduct detailed issuer research to correctly establish relationships and accurately identify assets.
- Serve as the product’s KYC (Know Your Customer) point of contact, ensuring client and contract records are precise and current.
- Collaborate with the Product team to oversee workflows, contract execution, and invoicing processes.
- Develop and implement mechanisms to streamline data collection centralization and integrate these metrics into the ESMA product.
- Act as a client advocate by understanding and addressing their needs and requirements.
- Educate clients on the ESMA Article 7 framework, becoming a subject matter expert within the team.

Required Qualifications
- Experience in fixed income operations.
- Solid understanding of broader financial markets.
- Ability to work independently as a self-starter while also being an effective team player.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks diligently.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- Experience with leveraged loans is advantageous but not mandatory.
- Octus fosters a culture of innovation and growth, hiring individuals who are action-oriented, customer-focused, effective team players, and driven to excel.
- Employees enjoy competitive health benefits, matched 401(k) and pension plans, paid time off, generous parental leave, gym subsidies, educational reimbursements for career development, and recognition programs.

Octus is committed to equal employment opportunities and values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The company ensures fair treatment for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Octus believes that a diverse workforce enhances innovation and success, creating an environment where everyone is respected and valued.