Octus - Summer 2026 Editorial Intern (EMEA Staff Writer) 

We are seeking a summer intern to work alongside our team of editorial staff writers responsible for publishing breaking news stories on press releases, company announcements, and other public documents across Europe. Ideal for students exploring a career in finance or financial journalism, this role offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced newsroom and the opportunity to collaborate with our expert editors, journalists, analysts, and lawyers. 

What We Offer 

• An eight- to ten-week paid internship program. 
• Mentorship and shadowing opportunities with senior staff writers and other editorial staff. 
• Chance to build contacts with professionals across law, finance, and journalism at a leading global provider. 
• Opportunity to gain valuable exposure in the high yield, leveraged finance, distressed debt and restructuring l markets. 

Responsibilities 

• Write and publish news stories based on company announcements and third-party content across EMEA (with occasional US and APAC coverage as needed). 
• Produce timely market coverage and maintain daily news digests and trackers.
• Train in Octus’ editorial workflows, prioritizing our core goals of speed and accuracy. 
• Be part of our ongoing AI initiatives which is changing the way in which we work.
• As needed, track press releases, SEC filings, and other public sources for market-moving developments. 

Requirements 

• An interest in business writing and financial markets. 
• Excellent written and spoken English skills. 
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, with a focus in journalism, business, finance, or a related field preferred. 
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. 
• A self-starter mentality with a strong desire to learn. 
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining close attention to detail. 
• Hybrid working with a minimum of three days per week in the office Tuesday - Thursday.

We are hiring a Distressed Debt Reporter to join our team of experienced, successful and highly motivated individuals in New York. This reporter will be responsible for breaking news on corporate restructurings and will collaborate with a team of journalists as well as financial and legal analysts.

The reporter will primarily cover corporate credit, focus on leveraging market sources to identify companies with near-term restructuring triggers and those experiencing dislocation in the credit markets, while providing Octus subscribers with value-add intelligence on stressed and distressed situations, in-and out-of-court restructurings and post-reorg situations. Experience covering companies and credits associated with artificial intelligence, software and data centers is a plus.

This position is in our New York office and is in-person at least three days a week.

Responsibilities

• Break news on stressed and distressed debt borrowers across America
• Work closely with a team of journalists, financial analysts and legal analysts
• Develop and maintain contacts in the credit market as well as with financial advisors, investment bankers,restructuring lawyers, traders and opportunistic investors
• Identify market trends and write timely insightful pieces for a sophisticated readership 
• Attend relevant conferences and events

Requirements

• Motivated self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Curiosity about corporate finance, bankruptcy law, and the professionals that drive the processes
• Strong communication skills to collaborate internally and build upon an already expansive source book
• Strong writing skills and attention to detail
• Familiarity with corporate financial statements a plus

At Octus, we consider a range of factors in connection with compensation decisions, including experience, skills, location, and our business needs and limitations. As a result, compensation may vary within and across similar roles and positions. Please note that the salary range information below is a good faith estimate for this position and actual compensation for any individual may fall outside this range if warranted by the circumstances applicable to that individual. If we identify a role that would be suitable for a broader range of skills and experience such that we would consider hiring at multiple levels then the range listed below may reflect that breadth.

The salary range estimate for this position is $80,000 - $90,000. 

The actual compensation will be at Octus's sole discretion and will be determined by the aforementioned and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

We are looking for a High Yield Credit Analyst to deliver European leveraged finance analysis from debt origination and primary to restructuring. The analyst will be a member of a team of 9 covering both performing and distressed credits and be responsible for publishing credit research reports with actionable investment ideas, focusing on fundamental credit analysis, relative value analysis, and valuation. 

The role requires to closely monitor financial markets and specifically leveraged finance as we are an incumbent provider of data and analysis in this segment. It also requires collaboration with our reporters, lawyers and other groups in generating cross-disciplinary research and analysis for our subscribers, which include top institutional asset managers, hedge funds, investment banks, trading desks, and financial and legal advisors. The role involves a degree of client interaction. 

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze a portfolio of European high-yield, stressed and distressed credits - eventually taking ownership of sectors, topical names
• Conduct in-depth fundamental credit analysis, relative value assessments, and develop forward-looking valuation models to generate actionable investment ideas.
• Track market trends and have conversation among team members and other editorial groups to help guide coverage
• Work closely with Octus’ legal analysts and reporters to deliver value-added insights on topical credit situations.
• Respond promptly to subscriber requests, which may envisage updating capital structures, participating in calls to offer informed perspectives on credits under your coverage.
• Maintain active communication with clients and industry contacts to source new ideas
• Support the Editorial group on ad hoc requests and respond to market-moving news to ensure timely and comprehensive coverage

Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years in credit research (buy-side or sell-side), investment banking, advisory, or rating agency experience
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline
• Proficient in building capital structures, financial modeling, and cash flow projections.
• Strong understanding of business operations, key risks, revenue drivers, credit metrics, and macroeconomic factors
• Ability to interpret financial statements and assess business performance
• Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Octus, a rapidly growing tech-powered financial news and data company and leader in leveraged finance and distressed debt news and analysis, is seeking highly motivated reporters to join us in covering leveraged finance, private credit and M&A activity. This is a unique opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a new coverage model while working in an  exciting collaborative environment. An ideal candidate would be highly curious, self motivated and possess outstanding interpersonal skills. They should have significant prior experience covering debt capital markets and debt origination. 

This position is based in our New York City office, on a hybrid schedule (3 days in office per week).

Responsibilities

• Help build out Octus’ coverage of private debt/capital markets, including private equity, credit secondaries, fund raising and M&A 
• Develop and maintain rapport with private credit shops, private equity firms, M&A bankers and leverage loan investor contacts 
• Identify and report on new trends and developments in private credit, the secondary private capital markets and M&A/LBOs 
• Collaborate with financial and legal analysts, and other reporters across multiple sectors

Requirements

• Experience writing about debt capital markets, and specifically leveraged finance and LBOs, M&A 
• Experience writing about fund raising, deal valuations, credit quality and its intersection with private equity and LP formation 
• Excellent interpersonal skills; self motivated; ability to multitask and work in a fast paced newsroom environment
• Write clearly and concisely under deadline pressure and derive trends from issuance, pricing and other market patterns. 
• Scoop driven reporter with a stable of reliable sources in private credit, investment banking, fund and asset management industries 
• The candidate must be collaborative and enjoy working in a multicultural team environment.

At Octus, we consider a range of factors in connection with compensation decisions, including experience, skills, location, and our business needs and limitations. As a result, compensation may vary within and across similar roles and positions. Please note that the salary range information below is a good faith estimate for this position and actual compensation for any individual may fall outside this range if warranted by the circumstances applicable to that individual. If we identify a role that would be suitable for a broader range of skills and experience such that we would consider hiring at multiple levels then the range listed below may reflect that breadth.

The salary range estimate for this position is $140,000 - $180,000, plus an annual discretionary bonus.

The actual compensation will be at Octus’ sole discretion and will be determined by the aforementioned and other relevant factors. 

The Operations Associate (Covenants) will join Octus’s Global Covenants team and be based in the Bogotá office with remote work flexibility. This role supports the operational delivery of covenant analysis and data to Octus clients globally.

The position is ideal for a recent graduate who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and interested in gaining exposure to financial services, legal documentation, and global credit markets while working with international teams.

The associate will play an important role in coordinating client queries, managing internal workflows, and supporting the team’s operational processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and track client queries related to covenant analysis, ensuring requests are properly logged and routed to the appropriate teams
• Monitor and follow up on the status of requests across multiple Octus teams to ensure timely responses
• Maintain accurate internal reporting and documentation related to client queries and workflow processes
• Ensure strict adherence to compliance procedures related to confidential and private financial documents
• Coordinate with the commercial team to support high-quality client service
• Liaise with offshore data teams as well as London and US colleagues on workflow and operational initiatives
• Monitor fixed income and credit market deal flow and organize related documentation
• Support legal analysts, credit analysts, and journalists with operational and administrative tasks related to editorial content and data projects
• Assist with operational projects and process improvements within the Covenants team

Requirements

• University degree
• Strong organizational and time management skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in English, both written and verbal
• Interest in financial services, legal documentation, or financial data
• Proactive and collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working with spreadsheets and managing data is preferred

We are hiring a Senior Distressed Debt Reporter to join our team of experienced, successful and highly motivated individuals in New York. This reporter will be responsible for breaking news on corporate restructurings and will collaborate with a team of journalists as well as financial and legal analysts.

The reporter will primarily cover corporate credit, focus on leveraging market sources to identify companies with near-term restructuring triggers and those experiencing dislocation in the credit markets, while providing Octus subscribers with value-add intelligence on stressed and distressed situations, in-and out-of-court restructurings and post-reorg situations. Experience covering companies and credits associated with artificial intelligence, software and data centers is a plus.

This position is in our New York office and is in-person at least three days a week.

Responsibilities

• Break news on stressed and distressed debt borrowers across America
• Work closely with a team of journalists, financial analysts and legal analysts
• Develop and maintain contacts in the credit market as well as with financial advisors, investment bankers,restructuring lawyers, traders and opportunistic investors
• Identify market trends and write timely insightful pieces for a sophisticated readership 
• Attend relevant conferences and events

Requirements

• Motivated self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Curiosity about corporate finance, bankruptcy law, and the professionals that drive the processes
• Strong communication skills to collaborate internally and build upon an already expansive source book
• Demonstrated experience covering credit markets and bankruptcy
• Strong writing skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with corporate financial statements

At Octus, we consider a range of factors in connection with compensation decisions, including experience, skills, location, and our business needs and limitations. As a result, compensation may vary within and across similar roles and positions. Please note that the salary range information below is a good faith estimate for this position and actual compensation for any individual may fall outside this range if warranted by the circumstances applicable to that individual. If we identify a role that would be suitable for a broader range of skills and experience such that we would consider hiring at multiple levels then the range listed below may reflect that breadth.

The salary range estimate for this position is $140,000 - $180,000. 

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.

• Drive Editorial Impact: Break high-impact, exclusive stories on leveraged financing, especially private credit – such as for financial sponsor-backed acquisitions, real estate and rescue/growth – as well as USD/EUR high-yield bond issuances.
• Strategic Market Intelligence: Maintain a pulse on APAC market trends, major fund movements, and key personnel changes to inform our editorial strategy.
• Collaborative Analysis: Work in lockstep with our data specialist as well as our credit and legal analysts to translate technical financial data into accessible, "must-read" long-form content.
• Source Development: Actively build and nurture a high-level network of contacts within the investment and legal communities to ensure a consistent pipeline of scoops.
• Brand Ambassadorship: Represent Octus as a subject matter expert at industry conferences, webinars, and panel discussions to bolster our authority in the region.

• Journalistic Excellence: Proven track record in financial journalism with a deep specialization in capital markets, ideally private credit and or/HY bonds.
• Technical Literacy: Strong command of the financial mechanisms underpinning private credit, syndicated loans, bonds, and distressed debt restructurings.
• Editorial Precision: A "scoop-first" mindset, strong writing skills and an uncompromising attention to accuracy.
• Agility & Collaboration: A self-starter with effective interpersonal skills capable of navigating a fast-paced environment, sophisticated financial sources and AI.

• Professional Growth: Access to specialist financial training to sharpen your domain expertise.
• Travel & Industry Presence: Support to attend and participate in major industry conferences and events to build your profile and our network.
• High-Performance Culture: A collaborative, analyst-driven editorial environment where your work directly shapes the market narrative.

This is a unique opportunity to join an established team of journalists to cover one of the most topical parts of the European credit market - the emerging private credit secondary market. You will be expected to generate leads on private credit borrowers facing pressure and cover transactions involving the buying and selling of existing private credit fund interests or loan portfolios, as well as GP-led deals. Reporting focuses on private equity-owned businesses financed by private debt. You will be expected to produce thematic pieces joining the dots on the most affected sectors as well as uncovering trends.

Knowledge of and contacts in private credit funds, the advisory community and private equity are preferred. European languages are considered an advantage.

Responsibilities:

• Consistently break news on LP, GP-led transactions, as well as  stressed large and mid-cap private credit names
• Support team members in sourcing deals and enhancing coverage
• Develop and maintain rapport with key industry contacts across private equity, private credit and advisory community  
• Identify and report on new trends and developments in private equity and private credit funds
• Collaborate with financial and legal analysts, and other reporters 

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience in financial journalism with a track record of scoops;
• Passion for breaking news and cultivating relationships; 
• Excellent interpersonal skills to develop and maintain market sources among highly sophisticated deal makers; 
• Ability to write clearly and concisely under deadline pressure; 
• Have an eye for detail and a developed analytical/critical thinking;
• Self motivated with ability to multitask and work in a fast paced newsroom environment;
• Derive trends from staying close to market sources and spotting patterns from covering deals;
• Solid understanding of private equity, debt capital markets, specifically private credit, leveraged loans and high yield bonds;
• The candidate must be collaborative and enjoy working in a multicultural team environment

Octus, a rapidly growing tech-powered financial news and data company and leader in leveraged finance and distressed debt news and analysis, is seeking highly motivated reporters to join us in covering primary leveraged finance and deal origination. An ideal candidate would be highly curious, self motivated and possess outstanding interpersonal skills. They should have prior experience in journalism, ideally covering debt capital markets and debt origination. 

Responsibilities

• Help expand Octus’ coverage of primary leveraged finance and deal origination
• Develop and maintain rapport with key M&A banking, leveraged loan and high-yield bond investor contacts 
• Identify and report on new trends and developments in M&A, LBOs and leveraged finance/private credit markets
• Collaborate with financial and legal analysts, and other reporters across multiple sectors

Desired Requirements

• Have 2-3 years of experience writing about M&A, debt capital markets, and preferably leveraged finance and LBOs 
• A career-driven interest in learning and writing about deal valuations, credit quality and, its intersection with private equity and LP formation 
• Excellent interpersonal skills; self motivated; ability to multitask and work in a fast paced newsroom environment
• Ability to write clearly and concisely under deadline pressure and derive trends from issuance, pricing and other market patterns. 
• Passion for obtaining scoops through outreach and cultivation of sources among highly sophisticated market participants to obtain scoops in the market.
• The candidate must be collaborative and enjoy working in a multicultural team environment.

At Octus, we consider a range of factors in connection with compensation decisions, including experience, skills, location, and our business needs and limitations. As a result, compensation may vary within and across similar roles and positions. Please note that the salary range information below is a good faith estimate for this position and actual compensation for any individual may fall outside this range if warranted by the circumstances applicable to that individual. If we identify a role that would be suitable for a broader range of skills and experience such that we would consider hiring at multiple levels then the range listed below may reflect that breadth.

The salary range estimate for this position is $120,000 - $130,000. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

The actual compensation will be at Octus’ sole discretion and will be determined by the aforementioned and other relevant factors.

Octus, a rapidly growing tech-powered financial news and data company and leader in leveraged finance and distressed debt news and analysis, is seeking highly motivated reporters to join us in building out our coverage of the significant risk transfer (SRT) market. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a groundbreaking coverage model while working in an exciting, collaborative environment. An ideal candidate would be highly curious, self motivated and possess outstanding interpersonal skills. They should have prior experience covering debt capital markets. An understanding of significant risk transfer (SRT), structured finance, fundraising, and CLOs is a plus. 

Responsibilities

• Help build out Octus’ coverage of SRT formation, transactions and trends
• Develop and maintain rapport with key SRT asset managers, arrangers and investors
• Identify and report on salient trends and developments in SRTs, as well as touching on CLOs, leveraged finance, and private credit
• Collaborate with financial and legal analysts, and other reporters across multiple sectors

Requirements

• London-based candidates are preferred
• Basic understanding of and experience writing about debt capital markets; structured finance a plus
• A career driven interest in learning about credit, structured and private credit and its intersection with private equity and LP formation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; self motivated; ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced newsroom environment 
• Write clearly and concisely under deadline pressure and derive trends from issuance, pricing and other market patterns
• Passion for obtaining scoops through outreach and cultivation of sources among highly sophisticated market participants to obtain scoops in the market
• The candidate must be collaborative and enjoy working in a multicultural team environment.

The Operations Associate (Deal Term Analytics) will work within Octus’ Deal Term Analytics team and be based in our Bogotá office. The role is ideal for someone who has graduated university and is interested in learning within the financial services, legal and/or data sectors. It will appeal to an enthusiastic person who has a desire to learn and thrives in a growing, dynamic environment.

This is a critical role supporting the coverage of Octus’ Deal Term Analytics product, which is the data backbone of Octus’ covenant analysis services.

Responsibilities

• Tracking the syndicated loan and high yield bond primary markets using multiple proprietary data feeds
• Review deal documentation to identify key features 
• Create database records for new transactions
• Ensuring strict adherence to compliance processes related to private documents
• Permission entitled clients to private information
• Maintain records of market coverage
• Partner with Octus’ covenant operations team and legal analysts to minimize Deal Term Analytics’ time-to-data.
• Collaborating with commercial team to provide excellent client service
• Liaising with offshore data team and London/USA teams on workflow and data initiatives, when required
• Collaborating on, and leading various administrative and operations projects

Requirements

• Outstanding organizational and time management skills, with excellent attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to manage and manipulate large data sets in spreadsheets
• University degree or equivalent qualification
• Ability to write professionally in English
• Interest in financial services and/or legal subjects, and data management
• Proactive and collaborative team player
• Ability to prioritize effectively among multiple tasks and work effectively to client deadlines
• Authorized to work in the country in which the position is based