Structured Finance Client Specialist

Octus

$85K — $105K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-3 years in structured finance, CLO analytics, or related field
  • Familiarity with CLO analytics platforms like Intex or Moody's Structured Finance Portal
  • Working knowledge of CLO structures and cashflow mechanics
  • Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or Mathematics
  • New York City based with a minimum 3 days in-office requirement
  • Exposure to data analytics vendors in structured finance a plus
  • CFA candidacy or interest is desirable
  • Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with Python or SQL is a bonus

Responsibilities

  • Support end-to-end trial processes for prospective SFI clients
  • Assist with onboarding new clients for smooth platform adoption
  • Collaborate with teams to align trial strategy with commercial targets
  • Help clients with data integration workflows
  • Execute bespoke data projects requested by clients
  • Monitor platform usage and engage low-engagement clients
  • Conduct regular check-ins to assess client satisfaction

Benefits

  • Mentorship from senior structured finance leadership
  • Clear career path toward a dedicated Product Specialist role
  • Opportunity to work on bespoke data projects
  • Cross-functional exposure with different teams
  • Access to professional development resources
  • Dynamic work environment with a client-focused approach
Full Job Description
Role

Octus is seeking a Structured Finance Client Specialist to support the growth of its Structured Finance Insights (SFI) product. This is an early-career hybrid role bridging Customer Success and Product Specialist functions, designed for someone looking to build a career at the intersection of structured credit and financial data. You will support a growing client base of CLO investors, asset managers, and structured credit professionals, with mentorship from senior structured finance leadership and a clear path toward a dedicated Product Specialist role over time.

Responsibilities
  • Support end-to-end trial processes for prospective SFI clients, including setup, outreach, and conversion follow-up
  • Assist with onboarding new clients to ensure smooth platform adoption and rapid time-to-value
  • Collaborate with Account Managers and Solution Specialists to align trial strategy with commercial targets
  • Help clients with data integration workflows, including connections to tools such as Intex, Moody's Structured Finance Portal, and Kanerai
  • Assist in scoping and executing bespoke data projects requested by clients during and after trials
  • Work cross-functionally with the Data & Workflow team to troubleshoot integration issues
  • Monitor platform usage across the SFI client base and proactively engage low-engagement clients
  • Conduct regular client check-ins to assess satisfaction and identify upsell or expansion opportunities
  • Partner with CSMs to support key accounts
  • Gather and communicate client feedback to Product and Research teams
  • Document client use cases, workflow requirements, and feature requests to inform the SFI product roadmap
  • Serve as a go-to resource for post-sale implementation questions and workflow optimization
  • Help develop user guides and training materials tailored to CLO investor workflows
  • Support renewals and expansions by demonstrating ongoing product value

Requirements
  • 2-3 years of experience in structured finance, CLO analytics, or a related field at a service provider, ratings agency, or financial institution
  • Familiarity with one or more CLO analytics platforms such as Intex, Moody's Structured Finance Portal, Kanerai, or equivalent
  • Working knowledge of CLO structures, tranche mechanics, and cashflow waterfalls
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to convey structured credit concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field
  • Must be based in New York City and able to work in-office a minimum of 3 days per week
  • Exposure to a data or analytics vendor serving structured finance clients (e.g., Bloomberg, Trepp, Kanerai) a plus
  • CFA candidacy or interest in pursuing the CFA designation a plus
  • Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with Python or SQL 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 $85,000 - $105,000.

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

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