ESMA Analyst

Octus; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global credit intelligence provider is seeking a financial credit analyst for their London office to gather and analyze investment data for public and private companies. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in credit analysis, strong analytical skills, and a degree in Accounting, Economics, or Finance. This position offers a chance to transition into the fintech sector with a growing team.

Benefits

Competitive health benefits

Matched 401k and pension plans

Generous parental leave

Gym subsidies

Educational reimbursements

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in credit or financial statement analysis.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze fundamental investment data for companies in Europe and the US.
• Analyze financial statements and legal documentation.
• Work under tight deadlines with challenging clients.

Skills

Credit analysis

Financial statement analysis

Research

Problem-solving

Microsoft Excel

Education

University degree in Accounting, Economics or Finance

Job description

Overview

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 relied 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, pet-friendly offices (US only), and much more.

Role

Octus is seeking a financial credit analyst for the Bucharest office to help build out our financial data offering. In short, you would be tasked with gathering and analyzing fundamental investment data (financial statements / legal documentation) for public and private companies in Europe and the US. This would be a great opportunity for someone who has been an investment banking credit analyst, or someone with a background in accounting, audit or investment research, who is interested in transferring their skills and experience into the fintech sector and becoming part of a growing team that analyses and provides investment data to credit asset managers in Europe and the US.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in credit / financial statement analysis, either within a bank, asset manager or auditor.
• University degree in Accounting, Economics or Finance.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills, including the tenacity to resolve issues which may be complex.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly with regards to the ability to accurately handle data.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines with challenging clients.
• Strong PC skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.

EEO Statement

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.