Octus · 2 hours ago
Director of Product Strategy
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
7+ years expOctus is a leading global provider of credit intelligence, data, and analytics. The Director of Product Strategy will drive strategic product development and go-to-market activities for core editorial offerings, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder needs.
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Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
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)
Company
Octus
Octus is a credit intelligence company that specializes in debt advisory, banking and finance, and credit trading solutions.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.25MKey Investors
Susquehanna Growth Equity
2022-08-01Acquired
2016-08-01Series Unknown
2014-03-05Seed· $1.25M
Leadership Team
Kent Collier
Founder & CEO
Vishal Saxena
Chief Technology Officer
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