Associate/Senior Associate, Investment Operations - Global Private Debt

Oaktree Capital Management; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm in New York seeks an Investment Operations Analyst to support capital planning, portfolio optimization, and reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong financial modeling skills and a collaborative mindset. Join a diverse team committed to excellence and innovation in alternative investments.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus incentives

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work arrangement

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in investment operations or private credit.
• Dedicated fixed income and direct lending experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with capital planning and leverage management for private credit.
• Support portfolio optimization through ongoing analysis.
• Collaborate with various teams on operational improvements.

Skills

Problem Solving

Initiative

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Our Company

Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments, with $203 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2025. The firm emphasizes an opportunistic, value-oriented, and risk-controlled approach to investments in credit, equity, and real estate. The firm has more than 1,200 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.

For additional information, please visit our website at www.oaktreecapital.com.

Responsibilities

1. Assist with overall capital planning and leverage management efforts for our private credit platform
   • Assist with optimizing credit facility design and usage across our private credit funds
   • Partner with Capital Solutions team to assist in the planning and execution of financings (e.g., subscription credit facilities and asset-backed credit facilities)
   • Build and manage complex financial models to support these efforts
2. Play a key role in cash, liquidity, and capital forecasting across our funds and accounts
   • Day-to-day forecast updates and analysis of cash requirements
   • Optimization of timing of capital calls, distributions, borrowings, and repayments to drive fund returns
   • Continuous improvement of our forecasting tools and processes
3. Support portfolio optimization efforts via ongoing analysis of our existing portfolios, deal pipeline, and investment and credit facility restrictions.
4. Assist with various other operational and reporting requirements including
   • Production and monitoring of monthly reporting for credit facilities
   • Outside stakeholder reporting and communication with banks, rating agencies, co-investors, auditors, or other parties
   • Tracking of company-level data including financials, covenant compliance, or other information rights in partnership with the investment team
5. Assist with ad hoc modeling exercises such as developing models to project investment returns for new funds and accounts
6. Provide support to investor relations, including quarterly investor updates
7. Assist with analyses presentation creation for various stakeholders including Board of Directors, rating agencies, and banks
8. Collaborate closely with investment teams and other functional areas including Fund Accounting, Portfolio Construction & Risk Management, Capital Solutions, Marketing, Client Relations, Legal, and Compliance
9. Assist with firm-wide technology initiatives focused on data and operational improvements
10. Participate in a wide variety of special projects, both operational and financial

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as an investment operations analyst or other applicable role in private credit
• Dedicated fixed income and direct lending experience
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is preferred but not required
• Advanced proficiency in Excel including strong financial modeling skills
• Experience multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
• Highly organized and able to adapt to variable deadlines

Personal Attributes

• Must have outstanding initiative, problem-solving skills, and be a self-starter
• Should demonstrate non-linear thinking and have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Needs to be able to prioritize and manage multiple competing tasks
• Must be a collaborative, team-oriented individual with a strong sense of integrity and professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s degree required.

Base Salary Range

Associate: $100,000 - $125,000

Senior Associate: $120,000 - $145,000

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, qualifications, industry knowledge, and prior training and education.

Equal Opportunity Employment Policy

Oaktree is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment. We do not make employment decisions based on race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, HIV status, medical condition, pregnancy, veteran status, military service, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all employment aspects and to all applicants, employees, clients, and contractors. Staff members wishing to report violations should contact their department head or Human Resources.

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