Intern, Sales GTM

As an Intern in Sales GTM at Octaura, you will play a key role in supporting the sales team by analyzing real-time economic data and leveraging Octaura's market insights. Your tasks may include assisting department heads, collaborating with associates, and directly engaging with clients to enhance their participation on our platform. This hands-on approach is designed to deepen your understanding of the sales process and foster relationships within the financial sector.

To be eligible for the Intern, Sales GTM position at Octaura, you should be within one year of graduating with your undergraduate degree (anticipated graduation between December 2025 – May 2026). Strong communication and analytical skills are essential, especially if you’re pursuing a major that complements our fintech initiatives. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals eager to contribute and learn.

During your internship at Octaura, you can expect to develop a variety of skills such as analytical thinking, data evaluation, and effective communication. You’ll learn about the dynamics of the leveraged finance market and gain exposure to electronic trading and sales strategies. Furthermore, you’ll enhance your networking abilities by interacting with industry professionals and participating in collaborative projects.

The intern experience at Octaura is designed to be immersive, with a rotational program that allows you to explore different departments. You’ll get a comprehensive understanding of how our company operates while working closely with experienced professionals. Each intern will have the opportunity to engage in various projects that align with our organizational goals, ensuring a multifaceted learning experience.

At Octaura, our workplace culture is built on values like collaboration, transparency, and inclusivity. You’ll be a part of an environment that supports open communication and celebrates diversity. Our team is passionate, innovative, and, most importantly, fun! With perks like catered lunches and team events, you’ll build meaningful connections while pushing the boundaries of fintech.

When answering this question, focus on your passion for fintech and how Octaura's mission aligns with your career goals. Highlight what excites you about transforming the syndicated loan and CLO markets and demonstrate your enthusiasm for hands-on learning in a collaborative environment.

In your response, choose a specific project from your academic or professional experience. Detail the problem you faced, your analytical approach, and the outcome. This demonstrates your quantitative skills and how they can apply to the Sales GTM role at Octaura.

Describe a method you use for task prioritization, such as the Eisenhower Box or to-do lists. Emphasize your ability to focus on urgent and important tasks, and how this skill would benefit you as an intern at Octaura, especially in a fast-paced environment.

Discuss relevant coursework, projects, or practical experiences that involved data analysis. Be specific about tools you used, whether it was Excel, a programming language, or any software relevant to analytics in finance, and explain how you applied these skills to generate meaningful insights.

Share an example where teamwork led to successful outcomes. Highlight your role, the communication methods used, and the importance of diverse viewpoints. Relate this back to the collaborative culture at Octaura to show your alignment with their values.

Showcase your research by succinctly discussing Octaura’s objectives in transforming the markets with efficiency and transparency. Express your understanding of how your role as an intern can contribute to achieving these goals and why you are excited about being part of that journey.

Explain your approach to conflict resolution, focusing on active listening, empathy, and problem-solving. Use an example if possible, and demonstrate how these skills would allow you to effectively manage client relationships as an intern in the Sales GTM team.

Define innovation in your terms, emphasizing creativity and problem-solving. Provide a specific instance where you showcased innovative thinking. Link this to how you can bring fresh ideas to Octaura and contribute to their mission of redefining trading processes.

Connect your educational background, skills, and experiences to the requirements of the Intern, Sales GTM role. Mention specific coursework, relevant internships, or projects that align with the key responsibilities of the position and express your eagerness to contribute.

Reflect on your long-term career goals, whether in fintech or broader fields. Explain how the experience you gain at Octaura aligns with those ambitions and how you plan to leverage the skills and networks acquired during the internship.