Assistant Vice President, Early Career Recruitment & Program Manager

Posted:
4/7/2026, 8:14:15 AM

Location(s):
Los Angeles, California, United States ⋅ California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
People & HR

Our Company

Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments, with more than $220 billion in assets under management. The firm emphasizes an opportunistic, value-oriented, and risk-controlled approach to investments in credit, equity, and real estate. The firm has more than 1,500 employees and offices in more than 25 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

Based in downtown Los Angeles, the Assistant Vice President will be responsible for the recruitment and program management of our U.S. Analyst & Associate Programs and Summer Internship Program.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Recruiting:

  • Manage recruiting process, pipeline and long-term candidate tracking for the U.S. Analyst & Investment Associate Programs
  • Lead recruitment process for U.S. Summer Internship program, including but not limited to Investment strategies and Enterprise teams (i.e., Finance, Technology, Operations, etc.)
  • Act as primary point of contact for candidates through the process; travel required during periods of peak recruiting and as part of workshops and partner conferences; on-campus visits required as well
  • Build and expand direct pipeline of candidates from various resources including universities, student clubs and organizations, pre-professional development programs, referrals, and online job boards such as LinkedIn
  • Build and manage relationships and processes with search firms and external recruiting partners
  • Work directly with pre-professional programs including Girls Who Invest, AltFinance, Phelps Forward, SEO, TOIGO, Posse Foundation, the UC Investment Academy, UTIMCO Scholars and other similar programs
  • Support college and high school in-office visits, on campus visits, and Zoom workshops held throughout the year as well as our Oaktree Future Leaders Program credit case competition and learning workshops  
  • Build strong relationships with all business groups and investment team leaders and hiring managers, global HR colleagues, the Diversity & Inclusion team, Global Employee Networks, key search partners, pre-professional program leaders, university career centers, student-led clubs and internal stakeholders. Serve as an ambassador of Oaktree with external partners and candidate-facing organizations
  • Partner with business teams to secure coverage for student outreach activities such as university treks, networking events, and information sessions
  • Handle ad hoc administrative responsibilities as needed

Program Management

  • Partner with the Talent & Development and Diversity & Inclusion teams to create, implement and facilitate onboarding and training for U.S. Associates, Analysts and Interns
  • Support program management processes including performance management including mid-year and year-end reviews, employee engagement, compensation, and promotion cycles
  • Oversee U.S. Summer Internship Program including pre-program onboarding, training and learning pathways
  • Partner with non-US colleagues to share best practices and to ensure consistency across programs globally
  • Act as a point person for program participants to share ideas and implement best practices
  • Coordinate events and opportunities to increase connectivity and engagement amongst early talent cohorts
  • Participate and engage in programming for the firm’s Diversity & Inclusion programs including Global Employee Networks, Mentorship, and other programs and workshops supporting inclusion across the firm
  • Manage exit interviews and offboarding logistics for departing Interns, Analysts and Associates
  • Track and analyze key program metrics


Qualifications

  • Minimum 5+ years of post-college experience in campus recruiting or graduate program management roles, preferably in financial services
  • Investment focused recruiting experience is preferred
  • Strong history of consistently delivering and producing results with a high level of client service
  • Proven ability to manage tasks with competing priorities and deadlines, independently determining order of priority and self-initiating other value-added tasks
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook); working knowledge of Workday and candidate tracking systems is a plus
  • Proven track record in maintaining discretion with confidential information

Personal Attributes

  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  • A team player with high emotional intelligence and ability to serve as a business partner to multiple teams
  • Highly organized with strong initiative and a superior work ethic
  • Outstanding organizational and project management skills with strong attention-to-detail in a fast-paced environment
  • Champion of inclusion and interest in bringing different cohorts and communities together
  • High integrity; must be able to handle highly confidential situations with professionalism and discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree is required.

Base Salary Range

$150,000 - $160,000

In addition to a competitive base salary, you will be eligible to receive discretionary bonus incentives, a comprehensive benefits package and a flexible work arrangement.  The base salary offered will be commensurate with experience and/or qualifications, industry knowledge and expertise, as well as prior training and education.

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.