What attracted you to Octaura?

Change in Institutional Finance oftentimes is glacial in comparison to other industries, but once in a while there comes along an idea that progresses the industry by a few decades, figuratively speaking. Octaura is ushering in a significant leap for the Loan & CLO markets, and that has generated tremendous excitement amongst market participants. I don’t think I would have been able to live with myself had I passed on the opportunity to lead one of the most important industry transformations of my professional generation.

What food can’t you give up?

Memphis-style Dry-Rub bbq ribs!

As COO and CFO for Octaura, Jason and his team are responsible for driving execution on the company strategy and objectives while providing overall financial and performance management.

What attracted you to Octaura?

I was most excited about joining an organization whose mission is to transform an industry that is on the cusp of change. I look forward to joining a passionate, collaborative and talented team at the beginning stages of this amazing transformation.

What food can’t you go without?

French Fries

As a co-creator, Vitaliy has been integral to the incubation and development of Octaura. Vitaliy will lead product development.

What attracted you to Octaura?

Having been a trader for 15 years I understand challenges presented to sell-side traders, buy-side Portfolio Managers, and the structured credit market as a whole. I am excited to join Octaura where I can help solve syndicated Loan and CLO market structural inefficiencies, as well as making trading easier, faster, and cheaper for all participants. Together with the Octaura team, I am looking forward to this challenge and the benefit it will bring upon successful execution.

What food can’t you go without?

Sushi

What Attracted you to Octaura?

I am attracted to a great project that will allow technology to create value,  streamline workflows, digitize platforms and combined with data analytics it will take the Fixed income markets to a new era. I’m excited to join Brian, the great technology team and the rest of the brilliant talent in the company on this thrilling journey.

What food can’t you give up?

Vitamin T : Tacos, tortas, tostadas, tlacoyos, tamales, tlayudas ( Most popular Mexican food, which usually start with a “T” )

Raphael is the VP, Tech Strategy & Innovation. He oversees the design of Octaura’s core infrastructure and manages key development partner relationships necessary for implementation. 

Why did you join Octaura?

I did not just join Octaura; I have evolved with it. I would like to see technology engineering excellence at the heart of any product innovation across capital markets. I would like to be a part of creating a true operating system for capital markets.

What food can’t you go without?

Acheke (a side dish made from fermented cassava pulp that is a traditional cuisine in West Africa)

Anney is the Octaura’s VP of Marketing. She leads all aspects of marketing including strategy, product, field, demand generation, brand, and corporate communications.

What attracted you to Octaura?

I wanted to be part of an organization focused on innovation and collaboration. It is an incredible opportunity to join such a talented and diverse team of people dedicated to revolutionizing the syndicated loan and CLO markets.

What food can’t you go without?

Steak

Antoine is the Client Success Lead at Octaura. Antoine and his team are our clients’ biggest advocates, always looking for ways to improve their experience and grow their use of the Octaura platform.

What attracted you to Octaura?

The free snacks! And also the opportunity and the challenge to bring innovation and automation to one of the last few markets that is still mostly manual.

What is one food you can’t give up?

Free snacks! Also, green papaya salad.

Ashkan is the Director of Data Science at Octaura, where he oversees data science and data analytics solutions to provide clients with a better understanding of their markets.

What attracted you to Octaura?

It is rare to be given a chance to make a real change in a huge industry such as financial markets. It is much more fulfilling to be among the ones who create the bigger picture rather than being just a piece of the puzzle. In Octaura, we are creating the new puzzle.

What food can’t you give up?

Oh man, Chelo Kabob!

Olivia is focused on building, engaging and retaining our growing team. She is responsible for attracting and onboarding talent, as well as focusing on company culture and talent engagement.

What attracted you to Octaura?

The opportunity to work on a brand new platform designed to move the market forward.

What food can’t you go without?

A BLT

Yassine is a developer at Octaura, where he focuses on delivering the creative ideas that will transform the market.

What attracted you to Octaura?

The opportunity to work on a brand-new platform designed to move the market forward.

What food can’t you give up?

Pizza

Mark is a developer at Octaura. Mark is passionate about developing great user experiences with cutting edge technology that will help drive the industry forward.

What attracted you to Octaura?

A few things attracted me to Octaura. The first being the opportunity to work with the latest technologies to build a new, innovative platform. Second was the chance to work with some of the best and brightest people in the industry.

What is one food you can’t give up?

A British staple: Beans on toast

Camila is the Chief of Staff at Octaura. She supports Octaura’s CEO in all day-to-day operations of the company, and also helps in other functions, such as HR, Client Success, Marketing, and Finance.

What attracted you to Octaura?

Octaura’s nature of collaboration, innovation, and excitement of building something together that will revolutionize the markets attracted me to the company. It seems like an adventure we are all in together, and I cannot wait to see what we accomplish!

What food can’t you give up?

Velveeta Mac and Cheese