2026 Intern, Investment Operations

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 1400 employees and offices in 26 cities worldwide.  

Investment Operations at Oaktree Capital Management is a middle office team focused on private investments that seeks to serve as the central hub for the public/private investment lifecycle. The team maintains strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, and enhances operational efficiency through unified systems, standardized procedures, and clear escalation paths.

For additional information please visit our website at www.oaktreecapital.com. More information about our summer development program can be found here. Applications will be open through December 12, 2025, and candidates can submit a maximum of three applications.  Please note, we are currently unable to provide sponsorship for our summer internship positions. This includes STEM OTP, H1-B, and other employment-based immigration cases.

Participation in our summer program does not guarantee future employment.

Program Overview

Oaktree is seeking a summer intern with a 2027 or 2028 expected graduation date to spend 10-weeks within our Investment Operations group.

The responsibilities will include:

• Participate in a 10-week internship program;
• Understand general departmental data extraction and modeling - planning and design.
• Understanding the menu of work that Information Solutions Team is responsible for, within Oaktree.
• Understand the data and technology architecture at Oaktree
• Meet other interns and build relationships across the organization

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills;
• Strong technical/programming skills, including Python, SQL and familiarity with databases, and exposure to AI
• Fluency in core Python libraries, and exposure to AI/ML packages as applied to finance
• Academic background in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or another hard science discipline
• Understanding of finance and economics, with knowledge of private financial markets highly desirable
• Experience with data analysis
• Fluency in Microsoft Excel

Personal Attributes

• Self-starter with a proven ability to take initiative;
• Responsible with a strong work ethic and sense of dedication;
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills;
• Works well under pressure and with time constraints;
• Outstanding organization skills with high attention-to-detail;
• Team-oriented with strong integrity and professionalism; and
• Must be able to handle highly confidential information and situations with professionalism and tact.

Education

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with a high GPA from a university or college. Typically hard science and engineering undergraduates, Masters in Financial Engineering/ Operations Research/ Financial Mathematics, etc. or someone in a Finance program with strong programming and data skills.

Summer Stipend:

$36/hour

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.