Vice President, Value Opportunities

Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments, with $205 billion in assets under management as of September 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 1,200 employees and offices in 19 cities worldwide. We believe our competitive advantage includes our uniform investment philosophy, global platform and most importantly, our highly skilled employees. Oaktree is committed to cultivating a culture that encourages collaboration, intellectual stimulation, training and career development, diversity and inclusion and support to our communities through philanthropy.

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The Strategy

The Value Opportunities Fund (“VOF”) is a >$2bn evergreen entity that was formed in 2007 as a step-out from Oaktree’s $n flagship closed-end opportunistic credit strategy, Global Opportunities (“Opps”). The Fund invests through both long and short positions in distressed, stressed and value-oriented investments. VOF invests alongside Opps in more liquid opportunities and overlays its own underwriting with a focus on obscure situations and companies with smaller capital structures. VOF’s dedicated six-person team constructs the portfolio through a “bottom-up” process and aims to maintain a relatively concentrated set of holdings.

Scope And Responsibilities

Oaktree is seeking a Vice President to work within the Value Opportunities group. The VP will participate in all transaction functions and portfolio management activities.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing detailed financial modeling.
• Performing quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Developing and maintaining business and industry due diligence.
• Recommending suitable trades and monitoring positions.

Experience Required

• 6+ years of combined experience with an investment bank and private equity or hedge fund; ideally ranked in top quartile.
• Outstanding financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated competency in financial statement analysis, business valuation, accounting and finance.

Personal Attributes

• The successful candidate will have outstanding initiative and be a self-starter.
• The candidate must demonstrate non-linear thinking and have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be able to prioritize and manage multiple competing tasks
• The candidate must be team-oriented and collaborative and must possess strong integrity and professionalism.

The base salary for this role will be $225,000-250,000 plus a discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits package

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.