Manager, Investment Ops - Public / Trade Support

Scope and Responsibilities

•    Confirming Bond / Equity / and FX transaction on industry standard confirmation platforms across all of Oaktree’s Strategies
•    Identifying and raising trade exceptions promptly using Oaktree’s OMS in conjunction with confirmation platforms
•    Monitor settlement of all trades and ensure timely resolution of any failing transaction.
•    Communicating settling information clearly and concisely to counterparties and custodians
•    Compiling and monitoring trade fails across all custodian banks
•    Sending EOD status reports on unconfirmed trading activity 
•    Supporting FX netting / FX NPV activities 
•    Analyzing and resolving cash breaks connected to trade settlements
•    Drafting SPO instructions to custodian banks to clear settlement breaks
•    Adhering to Oaktree’s escalation protocols for relevant tasks
•    Completing KPIs for various internal stakeholders department managers
•    Assisting in other ad hoc post trade processing activities as needed

 Experience Required

•    8+ years relevant operations experience; specific expertise and knowledge of trade confirmation and trade settlement
•    Experience working with industry confirmation utilities such as DTCC CTM / ITP Trade Suite and FX Settlement Center.
•    Experience understanding trade flow / post trade processing / and navigating custodian portals
•    Experience using common industry communication protocols such as SWIFT, manual directives, custodian portals for cash instruction.
•    Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and analytical skills
•    Good understanding of EMEA & US Markets and an ability to prioritize issues appropriately

Personal attributes

•    Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
•    Strong initiative and a self-starter with a proven ability to work with minimal supervision
•    Ability to prioritize multiple competing tasks
•    Operates with a risk-oriented mindset
•    Flexible and team-oriented with strong integrity and professionalism.

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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.