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 1200 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.

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Scope and Responsibilities

The individual will work with GC Office departments (which include Compliance, Legal and Internal Audit & Operational Risk Management) and key stakeholders across the organization to drive initiatives focused on transforming our operations through process enhancements and technology adoption and creating measurable efficiencies.

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborate closely with the GCO Ops team and division senior leaders to identify strategic opportunities to drive process enhancements and optimization to achieve measurable efficiencies
• Lead the planning and execution of transformation initiatives from ideation to completion with clear and practical steps to achieve project goals.  This includes but not limited to defining project scope, objectives, assumptions, dependencies, risks, value proposition/rationale, and developing and managing project plans, driving actions to support execution of those plans, as well as conceptualizing and architecting solutions
• Write detailed functional and technical specifications to provide necessary details to the development team (e.g., IT) to complete development of the design solution
• Develop change management strategies and plans to facilitate smooth transitions during transformations and ongoing adoption post transformations
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders at all levels to ensure transparency, alignment and engagement
• Understand and upkeep with tools and systems used by the departments as well as evaluate new and evolving technology capabilities to maximize technology effectiveness in supporting the departments
• Develop and maintain all documentation including process procedures, diagram flows and training materials to support transformation efforts
• Perform other duties relating to data analysis, process improvements or project management as needed

Experience Required

• 5+ years of experience leading transformation projects, ideally working in the investment management industry or with financial or investment related transactions;
• Prior experience driving and managing changes successfully;
• Demonstrated ability to analyze processes or interpret complex dataset to identify inefficiencies and problem solving skills to create solutions to achieve measurable efficiencies;
• Proven ability to independently drive projects forward and escalate issues timely;
• Demonstrated ability to learn project subject matter quickly;
• Proven track record of collaborating across groups and gain the support needed from various stakeholders;
• Prior experience in implementing technology solutions;
• Demonstrated track record of skillful communications and effective business writing and presentation skills;
• Experience and proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Visio) required.
• Knowledge of project management tools (e.g., Monday.com, Microsoft Project)

Personal Attributes

• Outstanding initiative, attention to detail and a strong work ethic focused on continual development, performance, accountability and self-motivation;
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to solicit/facilitate input from others;
• Effective time-management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize;
• Superior organizational skills and the ability to time-manage complex, diversified work streams effectively; and
• Possess strong integrity and professionalism.

Education

A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Economics, Accounting, Finance or related field (and/or equivalent experience).  Ideal candidate may also possess a PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.

Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. is an equal opportunity employer

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.