Analyst, CLO Middle Office

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 1,400 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 Oaktree’s website at http://www.oaktreecapital.com/

Scope and Responsibilities

As Oaktree expands its management of Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs), we are seeking an individual to fulfill a middle office function to support the growth in our European CLO business. Responsibilities will include:

•    Daily monitoring/reconciliation of compliance testing;
•    Preparation of hypothetical test scenarios;
•    Assisting in the monthly reporting process; including updating models, liaising with trustee on data/cash reconciliations and agreeing reports for release to investors;
•    Working with internal groups such as Fund Accounting, Trade Support and Data Management throughout monitoring and reporting process to ensure accurate/timely deliverables;
•    Understanding the CLO documents and outlining necessary compliance parameters;
•    Testing internal compliance models for new/refinanced CLO transactions;
•    Working with internal IT teams to develop improved processes and efficiency gains; and
•    Ad hoc research and data requests

Experience Required

•    2+ years’ experience in compliance, middle office, and/or monitoring capacity in Financial Services
•    Experience in reconciliation and/or trade settlements preferred 
•    Experience with Bloomberg, WSO/CDO Suite, Sky Road, S&P and Moody’s is highly desirable, but not necessary 

Personal Attributes

•    The successful candidate will have outstanding initiative and a strong work ethic;
•    The candidate must be detail-oriented and a natural problem solver; have the resolve to independently research problems and offer solutions;
•    The candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to leverage firm-wide resources in an effective and judicious manner;
•    The candidate will be team-oriented and must possess strong integrity and professionalism and share Oaktree’s common goal of excellence; and
•    The candidate will have a passion for improving systems and processes.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree is required, preferred in Accounting or Finance

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.