Vice President

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.

Launched in 1988, Global Opportunities, Oaktree’s flagship opportunistic credit strategy, is currently investing out of its $16 billion Fund XII. It employs an all-weather strategy with a broad mandate, and ability to invest across the capital structure in debt or equity with a focus on finding the most attractive public and private opportunities worldwide. The strategy (previously known as Distressed Opportunities) has deep roots in distressed debt, reorganizations, and restructurings, but it has evolved over the last thirty years to include a wide-ranging set of investment activities targeting a mid-teens and above return. These include providing proprietarily originated capital solutions in structured and risk-controlled ways to borrowers with limited access to funding; buying assets in out-of-favor industries; and creating platforms with superior management teams who seek to exploit attractive undervalued, niche, and/or dislocation-driven opportunities.

For additional information, please visit Oaktree’s website at http://www.oaktreecapital.com/

Responsibilities

Oaktree is seeking a Vice President to work within the Opportunities Funds in either the Los Angeles or New York office. The Opportunities Funds specialize in distressed, value-based investing but have a very broad mandate and can invest across the capital structure and in various asset classes, industries and geographies. The role will focus on healthcare coverage across sub-industries and asset classes within the sector. Healthcare is one of the most active industries across the Opportunities Funds portfolio with a strong track record of leading returns. 

The Vice President will participate in all investment functions and portfolio management activities including the following:

• Preparing detailed financial modeling;
• Performing quantitative and qualitative investment analysis; 
• Developing and enhancing business and industry due diligence across healthcare, including idea generation, sourcing and industry relationship development;
• Participating in deal structuring, legal documentation and negotiations; and
• Monitoring the performance of existing portfolio investments.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree with an excellent track record of academic achievement
• 4+ years of investment experience with a top-tier investment firm (ie opportunistic alternative asset manager, private credit, private equity, credit-oriented hedge fund) or investment bank.
• Exceptional skills in analyzing and presenting investment opportunities, including: business and industry analysis, company valuation, credit analysis, negotiations and structuring.
• Strong quantitative capabilities in data analysis, financial modeling and presentation of analysis.

Personal Attributes

• Demonstrates self-initiative and a strong work ethic;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills and a sense of self awareness;
• High degree of precision in work / attention to detail;
• Strong problem-solving skills and business acumen; and
• Team-oriented with strong integrity and professionalism.

Education

Bachelor’s degree from a top tier undergrad and / or MBA degree from a top tier business school

Base Salary Range

$275,000 - $300,000

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.

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.