Account Executive - New Business
Content + Source + Freshness • 17 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value with potential for career advancement in the financial intelligence sector, important for candidates seeking growth.
- Competitive salary: $100,000–$120,000 plus commission
- Growth opportunities in a reputable financial firm
- Engagement with institutional clients
Pros
- Competitive salary range with performance bonuses
- Opportunity to work in a reputable firm in finance
- Growth potential in financial services sector
Cons
- Specific industry experience required might limit candidates
- Hybrid model may not be appealing to those who prefer remote work
- May demand long working hours in high-stakes deals
Who it's for
Mid to Senior Level • Hybrid
Good fit
- Early to mid-career finance sales professionals
- Candidates interested in credit analytics
- Individuals looking to develop their career in finance
Not recommended for
- Entry-level candidates without sales experience
- Individuals seeking roles outside finance
- Those preferring fully remote work
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
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.
For more information, visit: https://octus.com/
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
We are looking for an Account Executive, who will be responsible for bringing in new business with a focus on institutional companies including hedge funds, asset managers, investment banks and CLO managers. They will establish business opportunities by identifying prospects and evaluating their position in the industry.
This role is a hybrid position (3 days in office/week) based in our New York office.
Responsibilities
- Establish business opportunities by identifying prospects and evaluating their position in the industry; researching and analyzing sales options
- Manage all facets of the sales cycle to exceed annual targets including pitching, demoing, negotiating and closing deals
- Identify competitive advantages by understanding how current subscribers leverage our products
- Interface with prospects and communicate the value of all Octus products
Requirements
- Bachelors degree
- 1-3+ years of experience in a quota-carrying new business role
- Experience selling financial research, analytics or data (preferably credit)
- Collaborative mindset
The base salary range estimate for this position is $100,000 - $120,000, plus a monthly commission.
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.
