Assistant Vice President, Corporate Actions, Investment Operations

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.

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

The Assistant Vice President, Corporate Actions position will be responsible for ensuring all corporate action events, including complex bankruptcy restructuring, private transactions, bank debt amendments, and proxy voting are processed timely and accurately to Oaktree’s books and records. This person will work closely with internal teams (bank debt processing, trade processing, accounting, pricing, legal, tax, compliance and investment professionals) and external stakeholders (custodians, outside counsel, agents).

Scope and responsibilities

• Ensure corporate actions events are processed accurately and timely across multiple accounts, funds, and special purpose vehicles;
• Confirm details of bankruptcy restructuring transactions via communication with investment professionals, accounting, tax, legal, compliance, pricing and other stakeholder groups;
• Analyze and process complex corporate action events to Oaktree’s Geneva accounting platform after confirming with data vendors and external agents;
• Ensure Oaktree is meeting requirements related to timely event processing and validating the team is following all daily procedures and audit requirements;
• Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and outside service providers (attorneys, agents, custodians);
• Identify opportunities to increase operational efficiency, minimize risk and implement improvements;
• Resolve position and cash reconciliation breaks related to corporate actions;
• Capture and analyze valuable data to build upon established Key Performance Indicators;
• Provide supporting materials for auditors as requested;
• Perform other various tasks and projects as necessary;

Experience required

• 10+ years relevant corporate actions experience; specific expertise and knowledge of equity and debt instruments and syndicated and non-syndicated loans;
• Understanding of ISO/SWIFT standards;
• Experience working with industry utilities and communication protocols such as Geneva, Everest, Bloomberg preferred;
• Proficiency using Excel, Power BI and other MS Office software;

Personal attributes

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills (English language)
• Strong initiative and a self-starter with a proven ability to produce daily under minimal supervision;
• Ability to multi-task, work well under pressure;
• Proven problem-solving experience including root cause analysis and process improvement;
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills;
• Team-oriented with aptitude for training and developing other team members;
• Flexibility to work outside of standard hours on occasion as needed to meet deadlines;
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels;

Education

A Bachelor’s degree is required.

Base Salary Range

$125,000 - $185,000

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.

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.