Octus Intelligence, Inc.
Head of Data Management New York, New York, United States
Octus Intelligence, Inc., Jackson, Mississippi, United States
Overview
Octus is a leading global provider of credit intelligence, data, and analytics. Since 2013, tens of thousands of professionals across hedge funds, investment banking, management consulting, and law firms rely on Octus to make better, faster, and more confident decisions in fast-moving credit markets. For more information, visit: https://octus.com/ Working at Octus
Octus hires growth-minded innovators and trailblazers globally 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 is high-performing and human. Octus offers competitive health benefits, matched 401k and pension plans, PTO, parental leave, gym subsidies, educational reimbursements, recognition programs, pet-friendly offices (US only), and more. Role
Octus is seeking a seasoned leader to oversee its global Data Operations & Strategy team. This role designs and executes a scalable data strategy that supports Octus’s high-growth financial data business. The leader will evolve data ingestion and processing capabilities—leveraging public data and primary research—to enhance data quality, governance, and delivery. As a key member of Octus’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT), this individual will spearhead enterprise-wide data initiatives, implement global governance standards, and collaborate with technology partners to introduce innovative, tech-driven efficiencies, including AI and data science methodologies. Responsibilities
Lead the global data operations and strategy team. Develop data strategies to evolve ingestion and processing methodology, enabling Octus to ingest public data as well as primary research from internal teams. Scale data operations and governance functions, improving accuracy, completeness, accessibility, and overall integrity of the financial data products driving Octus’s high-growth data business. Focus on strategic enterprise initiatives, improving the status quo with data operations, governance, and management frameworks. Design, implement, and enforce global data governance standards and best practices. Develop data dictionaries, tools, methods, and metrics to uphold timeliness, accuracy, comprehensiveness, transparency, and digital distribution standards. Partner with Technology teams to ensure proper configuration and definition of data sets; collaborate on tech-driven solutions, including data-science methods and generative AI, to enhance data operations efficiency and accuracy. Contribute as a critical member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and drive strategic enterprise initiatives. Key Requirements
10+ years of relevant data operations and governance leadership experience in global, high-growth companies with financial data products. Proven track record of building and managing full-cycle data operations strategies, programs, and teams at scale. Familiarity with cutting-edge methods to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scale in data operations and governance, including data science and AI methods. Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing mission-critical data processes and initiatives. Demonstrated success in driving change and building consensus with peers and senior stakeholders in a global, highly matrixed environment. Compensation and Benefits
The total compensation (base salary + annual bonus) estimate for this position is $225,000-$250,000. The actual compensation will be at Octus’s sole discretion and may vary based on experience, location, and business needs. 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 without regard to 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. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse work environment where all individuals are valued, respected, and treated fairly. Hiring Notes
We consider a range of factors in compensation decisions, including experience, skills, location, and business needs. Salary ranges may reflect breadth of roles and levels. This job description does not constitute a contract or guarantee of employment. Voluntary Self-Identification
For government reporting purposes, we invite candidates to respond to the voluntary self-identification survey. Completion is optional and confidential; it will not affect hiring decisions.
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Octus is a leading global provider of credit intelligence, data, and analytics. Since 2013, tens of thousands of professionals across hedge funds, investment banking, management consulting, and law firms rely on Octus to make better, faster, and more confident decisions in fast-moving credit markets. For more information, visit: https://octus.com/ Working at Octus
Octus hires growth-minded innovators and trailblazers globally 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 is high-performing and human. Octus offers competitive health benefits, matched 401k and pension plans, PTO, parental leave, gym subsidies, educational reimbursements, recognition programs, pet-friendly offices (US only), and more. Role
Octus is seeking a seasoned leader to oversee its global Data Operations & Strategy team. This role designs and executes a scalable data strategy that supports Octus’s high-growth financial data business. The leader will evolve data ingestion and processing capabilities—leveraging public data and primary research—to enhance data quality, governance, and delivery. As a key member of Octus’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT), this individual will spearhead enterprise-wide data initiatives, implement global governance standards, and collaborate with technology partners to introduce innovative, tech-driven efficiencies, including AI and data science methodologies. Responsibilities
Lead the global data operations and strategy team. Develop data strategies to evolve ingestion and processing methodology, enabling Octus to ingest public data as well as primary research from internal teams. Scale data operations and governance functions, improving accuracy, completeness, accessibility, and overall integrity of the financial data products driving Octus’s high-growth data business. Focus on strategic enterprise initiatives, improving the status quo with data operations, governance, and management frameworks. Design, implement, and enforce global data governance standards and best practices. Develop data dictionaries, tools, methods, and metrics to uphold timeliness, accuracy, comprehensiveness, transparency, and digital distribution standards. Partner with Technology teams to ensure proper configuration and definition of data sets; collaborate on tech-driven solutions, including data-science methods and generative AI, to enhance data operations efficiency and accuracy. Contribute as a critical member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and drive strategic enterprise initiatives. Key Requirements
10+ years of relevant data operations and governance leadership experience in global, high-growth companies with financial data products. Proven track record of building and managing full-cycle data operations strategies, programs, and teams at scale. Familiarity with cutting-edge methods to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scale in data operations and governance, including data science and AI methods. Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing mission-critical data processes and initiatives. Demonstrated success in driving change and building consensus with peers and senior stakeholders in a global, highly matrixed environment. Compensation and Benefits
The total compensation (base salary + annual bonus) estimate for this position is $225,000-$250,000. The actual compensation will be at Octus’s sole discretion and may vary based on experience, location, and business needs. 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 without regard to 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. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse work environment where all individuals are valued, respected, and treated fairly. Hiring Notes
We consider a range of factors in compensation decisions, including experience, skills, location, and business needs. Salary ranges may reflect breadth of roles and levels. This job description does not constitute a contract or guarantee of employment. Voluntary Self-Identification
For government reporting purposes, we invite candidates to respond to the voluntary self-identification survey. Completion is optional and confidential; it will not affect hiring decisions.
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