Fundamentals Operations Associate

Watershed Ventures; Bogotá; On-site; COP 48,000,000 - 72,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Octus Fundamentals in Bogotá is seeking an operations-focused Fundamentals Operations Associate to join a fast-moving data platform used by credit professionals worldwide.

You will resolve user queries, support financial analysts, maintain data quality and expand coverage across liquid and private credit markets while identifying process improvements.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage and organise large data volumes with accuracy.
• Clear communicator across analyst and operations teams.
• Background in a data operations or similar role within financial services.

Responsibilities

• Monitor data alerts and retrieve financial documents for analysts.
• Identify and validate correct documents for models and ensure compliance.
• Investigate and resolve user requests related to model updates.
• Support a team of financial analysts with data needs and daily tasks.
• Lead ad-hoc projects to improve data quality and operations.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and leverage AI tools.
• Maintain and expand coverage across liquid and private credit markets.

Skills

Data organization

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Strong communication

Adaptability

Data operations background

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Role

Octus Fundamentals delivers comprehensive financial data for corporates across the sub‑investment‑grade liquid credit and private credit universe. As a Fundamentals Operations Associate, you are the operational backbone of a high‑velocity data platform used by credit professionals worldwide. You keep things moving—resolving user queries, supporting financial analysts, maintaining data quality and ensuring our coverage universe stays accurate and current. You bring rigor to every task and a constant eye for where we can do things better.

Please note that for the first six months, candidates based in Bogotá will be expected to work a 7:00 am – 4:00 pm local time shift to support training and ensure overlap with the European team. Working hours will subsequently normalize to a 9:00 am – 6:00 pm schedule as the analyst ramps up and becomes fully autonomous in their role, although occasional early starts may still be required on an ad‑hoc basis thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Monitor data alerts and retrieve financial documents—ensuring analysts have accurate, up‑to‑date information to update financial models without having to chase it.
• Identify and validate the correct financial documents for company models—ensuring files match the relevant entity, period and filing type, and that document access aligns with internal compliance requirements.
• Investigate and resolve user requests related to model update queries—assessing whether a gap is genuine, explainable or external and coordinating the appropriate response.
• Support a team of financial analysts with data needs and day‑to‑day operational tasks.
• Take on ad‑hoc projects that improve data quality and strengthen our operational processes.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and leverage AI tools to improve the efficiency and consistency of day‑to‑day operations.
• Maintain and expand the coverage universe across liquid and private credit markets—onboarding new issuers, tracking company‑level changes and ensuring model statuses and access classifications remain accurate and current.

Requirements

• Proven ability to manage and organise large volumes of data accurately and consistently, with unwavering attention to detail.
• Strong prioritisation instincts and the ability to stay composed when multiple things demand attention at once.
• Clear and confident communicator—written and verbal—able to liaise effectively across analyst and operations teams.
• Comfortable switching contexts, adjusting priorities and keeping quality high as the work evolves.
• Background in a data operations or similar role within financial services.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Business Administration is preferred.

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.