ESMA Analyst

Octus; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Matched 401k

Pension plans

Paid time off (PTO)

Parental leave

Gym subsidies

Educational reimbursements

Recognition programs

Job summary

Octus is seeking a Data Analyst for the ESMA team in our Pakistan office to support regulatory data reporting for leading investment managers. You’ll manage client data inflows, maintain issuer/loan databases, and collaborate with product teams to enhance data workflows and ESMA deliverables.

The role requires fixed income operations experience, knowledge of financial markets, and strong self-management with excellent communication to liaise internally and with clients.

Qualifications

• Fixed income operational experience is required.
• Knowledge of broader financial markets is essential.
• Experience with leveraged loans is a plus but not required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team is important.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking abilities are needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage inflows of client data and maintain issuer/loan databases.
• Conduct issuer research to ensure correct asset relationships.
• Serve as KYC point person and keep records up to date.
• Collaborate with Product team to manage workflows and invoicing.
• Develop mechanisms to centralize data collection for ESMA product.

Skills

Fixed income ops

Financial markets knowledge

Leveraged loans exp

Self-starter

Organizational skills

Job description

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, and much more.

Role

The ESMA (European Securities and Markets Authority) team within Octus is seeking a Data Analyst to join the Pakistan 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 Regulatory Reporting data.

The Data Analyst will be responsible for managing inflows of client data and our growing database of issuers, loans and deal sites, ensuring we establish the correct relationships and identify assets correctly. This will involve accurate database management, issuer research, maintenance of contract and KYC records and collaboration between internal teams and external clients. You will use excellent communication skills to liaise both internally and externally and be a product champion for the ESMA team.

Responsibilities

• Manage inflows of client data and maintain an accurate database of issuers, loans and deal sites
• Carry out issuer research to establish the correct relationships and identify assets correctly
• Act as the product’s KYC point person, keeping client and contract records accurate and up to date
• Work with the Product team to manage workflows, contract execution and invoicing
• Develop mechanisms to simplify the centralisation of data collection and the integration of those metrics into the ESMA product
• Act as a champion for our client base, understanding their needs and requirements
• Educate client relationships as an ESMA Article 7 framework expert

Requirements

• Fixed income operational experience
• Knowledge of broader financial markets
• Experience with leveraged loans is an advantage, but not required
• The ability to be a self-starter, independent thinker and collaborative team player
• Strong organisational skills; you thrive on being a diligent multi-tasker

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