We’re on a mission

At Octaura, we continually evolve markets to unleash value for clients. It’s in our DNA to make a difference and do things differently.

Existing workflows within our markets are painful for clients: they are outdated, overcomplicated, and time-consuming. We want to change that. Octaura fundamentally rebuilds and redefines the markets by streamlining workflows, digitizing platforms, and bringing transactions, data and analytics together for the first time.

Join our inclusive culture

At Octaura, everyone belongs.

It’s so important to us that all Octaurians are confident in knowing they have the space to use their voice and talents. We love the diversity we see in the world and we actively want our team to reflect this. We’re a values-driven company and by engaging, solving and evolving together, we create a culture that is collaborative, switched-on, and fun to be part of.

The role in a nutshell

Octaura is building out our product team and we’re looking for an experienced, innovative product owner to lead execution services in collateralized loan obligations (CLO), commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS), and asset-backed securities (ABS). This person will have a strong technical background in electronic trading, Agile Business Analysis skills and a working knowledge in electronic trading of CLO, CMBS, and ABS. An ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering digital products within capital markets or hands-on experience in electronic trading.

Core Responsibilities

  • Apply knowledge of electronic trading/data product practices and conventions from both Buy-Side and Sell-Side perspective
  • Apply knowledge of electronic trading platform protocols, with focus on trading of CLO, CMBS, and ABS
  • Translate business and technical requirements into user stories, elicit NFRs and create artifacts needed to describe the solutions intent
  • Work closely with other internal stakeholders, especially other data and trading Product Owners and Managers
  • Prioritize the backlog of work to support the execution of the Product strategy
  • Showcase progress to key stakeholders through demos and walkthroughs
  • Demonstrate a systematic approach to problem solving and a strong attention to detail
  • Demonstrate ability to arbitrate between competing stakeholder needs

Desired experience

  • Minimum 5+ years working across product or business owner roles in Financial Technology
  • Experience working in the industry as Buy-Side and Sell-Side PM is desirable
  • Recent experience of OMS/EMS API integration with trading venues
  • Fundamental understanding of database design, including working knowledge of SQL
  • Experience in Agile delivery techniques, processes, practices and tooling
  • Strong analytical and communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Proficiency with tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Office
  • Experience in continuous improvement and problem-solving techniques

We’re committed to equal opportunity employment

Octaura is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.