Senior Manager, Deal Operations

Our CompanyOaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments, with $193 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2024. 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 23 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.ResponsibilitiesThis is a highly visible position in a recently created Deal Operations team that has been tasked with centralizing and standardizing the operational model for private deals at Oaktree. This position will work closely with investment professionals and various stakeholders across the firm to support and drive the end-to-end operational workflow of private deals. As such, this position is expected to comprehensively understand the full lifecycle of all private asset classes, which includes but is not limited to private credit, real assets, private placements, asset-backed financing, and derivatives.Responsibilities include:Supporting the Investment Team on private deal transactions by ensuring operational readiness for deal transaction closing;Ability to comprehend and translate deal documents into a transaction processing event;Facilitate the middle office function by working with various stakeholders by leading navigation on highly complex deals;Processing all private deals accurately and timely onto Oaktree’s accounting system;Ensuring settlement and closing of private deal transactions;Spearheading cross-functional initiatives relating to the private deal workflow;Reporting KPIs to senior leadership and analyzing trends and identifying strategic opportunities;Proposing recommendations and executing transformational change initiatives;Coordinating with Funds’ independent auditors, custodians, fund administrators, counterparties for private deal-related inquiries and requests;Performing other tasks as required.Qualifications4+ years of relevant investment operations, investment accounting, or middle office experience;Strong knowledge of reconciliation and direct experience navigating an accounting system or order management system;Strong knowledge of various asset classes, with an emphasis on private credit or alternative investments;Solid analytical skills and ability to understand and resolve complex problems;Microsoft Excel “power user”, able to independently analyze data, create pivot tables, charts, formulas;High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.Personal AttributesSelf-motivated with strong attention to detail and excellent work ethic;Exhibits organizational finesse in a demanding and fast-paced environment;Demonstrates sound judgement with problem escalation and self-directed resolution;Ability to liaise and communicate effectively across all business units at the firm, from investment team professionals to external parties;Analytical and solution-oriented mindset with a strong aptitude for problem solving;Experience with SQL, VBA, PowerBI, PowerAutomate, Python are preferred but not all required.EducationBachelor’s degree required. MBA, CFA, and CPA are preferred but not required.Base Salary Range$110,000 - $140,000In 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 PolicyOaktree 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.

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