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Director of Product StrategyOctus Inc • New York, NY, United States
Director of Product Strategy

Director of Product Strategy

Octus Inc • New York, NY, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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

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

Stakeholder Understanding & Market Insight

  • 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.

Product Strategy & Value Proposition Alignment & Execution

  • 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.
  • Go-to-Market Strategy

  • 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.
  • Performance Measurement

  • 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.
  • 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 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.

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