Director of Product Strategy

Octus; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Matched 401k and pension plans

Generous parental leave

Gym subsidies

Educational reimbursements

Job summary

A leading global credit intelligence firm is seeking a Director of Product Strategy to lead strategic product development and go-to-market activities. This role requires extensive experience and skills in product management, financial information, and understanding of credit markets. The successful candidate will work collaboratively across teams to ensure product effectiveness and alignment with business goals. The position offers a competitive salary range of $140,000 to $175,000 along with an annual discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of sub-investment grade credit markets including leveraged finance.
• Experience defining product vision and go-to-market strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functionally and at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop deep understanding of users and stakeholder needs.
• Manage product strategy roadmap and ensure alignment with objectives.
• Collaborate with teams to execute go-to-market initiatives.

Skills

Product strategy

Product management

Commercial strategy

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

7+ years in relevant fields

Tools

B2B SaaS

Financial information systems

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. 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 Director of Product Strategy to drive strategic product development and go‑to‑market activities for our core editorial offerings. This role is responsible for understanding stakeholder needs, substantiating product ideas, creating alignment with business objectives, and driving the strategic deployment of resources. The Director will define value propositions, develop commercial and business roadmaps, and lead cross‑functional initiatives across product, editorial, data, and commercial teams.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of Octus’s users, including hedge fund analysts, legal professionals, and advisors, as well as internal stakeholder needs.
• Gain fluency in our products, tools, and use cases to serve as a subject matter expert and strategic voice.
• Derive insights from interviews, feedback, usage data, and the competitive landscape to guide product strategy.
• Define clear value propositions and benefits that shape product decisions and roadmaps.
• Create and maintain business cases that articulate high‑impact stakeholder problems and justify investment.
• Manage the product strategy roadmap for Octus Core, including both technology and non‑technology components.
• Ensure business objectives, especially around platform usage, stickiness, and cross‑sell, are translated into strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with Commercial and Marketing teams to plan and execute go‑to‑market initiatives for both tech and content‑driven launches.
• Ensure product packaging, messaging, and rollout strategies resonate with customer needs and drive adoption.
• Collaborate with Business Intelligence team to define and track success metrics.
• Continuously monitor performance and iterate based on results and evolving priorities.
• Communicate strategy, outcomes, and recommendations to executive stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in product strategy, product management, or commercial strategy, preferably in financial information, fintech, or B2B SaaS.
• Strong understanding of sub‑investment grade credit markets, including leveraged finance, private credit, and restructuring.
• Experience defining product vision, roadmap, and go‑to‑market strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross‑functionally and influence at all levels.
• Highly analytical with excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, founder‑led, and intellectually rigorous environment.

Why Join Octus?

• Shape the strategic direction of our flagship offering in a mission‑critical space.
• Work at the intersection of content, data, and technology with a uniquely specialized user base.
• Join a collaborative, high‑performing team focused on growth and innovation.

The base salary range estimate for this position is $140,000 - $175,000.
The actual compensation will be at Octus’ sole discretion and will be determined by the aforementioned and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

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.