Our Company

Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments, with about $200 billion in assets under management. The firm emphasizes an opportunistic, value-oriented and risk-controlled approach to investments in credit, private equity, real assets and listed equities.  The firm has over 1,200 employees and offices in 24 cities worldwide.

We are committed to cultivating an environment that is collaborative, curious, inclusive and honors diversity of thought. Providing training and career development opportunities and emphasizing strong support for our local communities through philanthropic initiatives are essential to our culture.

For additional information please visit our website at www.oaktreecapital.com.

Responsibilities

We have an exciting opportunity to join Oaktree’s FX team.  The AVP or VP of foreign exchange (FX) and interest rate risk management will play an essential role in growing and supporting a centralized foreign currency trading function.

Responsibilities include:

• Monitor and execute currency trades across multiple strategies, funds, and separate accounts

• Ensure all FX trading procedures, regulations and credit limits are followed and apply trading strategies to reduce or minimize trading costs

• Serve as an advisory partner on FX and interest rate hedging strategies and build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and banks

• Formulate strategies to mitigate FX, interest rate, and other financial market risks using derivatives

• Perform analysis on hedging strategies and PnL

• Analyze global macro trends and data and contribute to the formation of market views

• Liaise with investment, trade operations, finance, treasury, compliance, internal controls, tax, and accounting teams on corporate and fund transactions

• Work with various groups to resolve any trade discrepancies

• Benchmark with peers to identify and monitor industry and market events/trends

• Deliver accurate and timely materials to be presented to senior management and key stakeholders

• Partner with multiple stakeholder groups, including accounting, IT, trade support and operations, investment teams and compliance to develop and test enhancements to in-house FX application

• Manage special projects related to improving execution workflow, reporting capabilities, or other value add activities

• Perform other tasks and projects as necessary

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of FX experience (buy-side preferred) managing special projects and leading strategic initiatives

• FX trading or execution experience

• Deep knowledge of FX and Interest Rate markets, sponsor hedging strategies (forwards, options, structured products), and operational processes

• Familiarity with ISDA, CSA terms and process

• Understand the impact of Dodd Frank and EMIR regulatory classification on trading 

• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills required

• Bloomberg – pulling and analyzing data

• Experience with trading platforms (FXall, 360t, Bloomberg)

• Knowledge of programming using Python or C++  

• Experience with Power BI or Tableau

• Familiarity working with large data sets

Personal Attributes

• The successful candidate will have outstanding initiative, an eagerness to learn and a strong work ethic

• Detail-oriented self-starter with a proven ability to work with minimal supervision

• Customer-oriented and have excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to accommodate tight    

       deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Flexible and team-oriented with strong integrity and professionalism

• Ability to interface with different stakeholders and demonstrate strong problem-solving skills

• Ability to follow existing processes consistently and accurately

Education

A bachelor’s degree, with an emphasis in finance and accounting

CFA a plus

Equal Opportunity Employment Policy

Oaktree is committed to diversity and to equal opportunity employment. Oaktree does not make employment decisions on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, past or present physical or mental disability, HIV status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran status, military service,  marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic violence victim status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances. This policy applies to hiring, placement, internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, recruitment advertising, transfers, demotions, layoffs, terminations, recruitment advertising, rates of pay and other forms of compensation and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

This policy applies to all Oaktree applicants, employees, clients, and contractors.

Equal Opportunity Employment Policy

Oaktree is committed to diversity and to equal opportunity employment. Oaktree does not make employment decisions on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, past or present physical or mental disability, HIV status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran status, military service, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic violence victim status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances. This policy applies to hiring, placement, internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, recruitment advertising, transfers, demotions, layoffs, terminations, recruitment advertising, rates of pay and other forms of compensation and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. This policy applies to all Oaktree applicants, employees, clients, and contractors. Staff members wishing to report violations or suspected violations of this policy should contact the head of their department or Human Resources.

For positions based in Los Angeles

For those applying for a position in the city of Los Angeles, the firm will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.