Legal & Regulatory Analyst

Octus

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, pet-friendly offices (US only), and much more. 

Role

Legal & Regulatory Analysts are a key part of Octus’ editorial team. They provide a comprehensive understanding of legal, regulatory and legislative processes, and are critical in helping us provide our subscribers with excellent reporting and analysis of special situations.

This is a New York City-based position, with an in-office requirement of 3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day coverage of regulatory proceedings, rulemakings, legislative developments, and litigations across a wide variety of cases, industries and jurisdictions


• Report on developments on a short time frame and in accordance with Octus’ style guide


• Prepare long-form analysis of legal, regulatory, and legislative developments


• Collaborate with Octus’ financial analysts and reporters to enhance editorial product


• Participate in teleconferences and meetings with subscribers seeking expert analysis


• Publish stories completely, on time, and correctly


• Utilize Octus’ legal editorial product, editorial workflow, and practices effectively

Requirements

• Graduate with excellent academic record and 1-3 years experience as legislative or regulatory staffer or a position involving other legal or regulatory analysis 


• Excellent written and oral communication skills


• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment 


• Enjoys creative problem-solving and looks to take on new challenges


• The willingness and ability to travel occasionally for hearings and other industry events


• A working familiarity with legislative and regulatory processes


• Experience with health care regulation and policy 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 - $100,000 

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 year-end performance 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.