Vice President, Investment Risk & Portfolio Construction

Responsibilities

• Key responsibilities include:
• Designing and interpreting fixed income attribution, portfolio construction, and risk models & analysis to support portfolio construction and performance analysis;
• Serving as the go-to resource for portfolio managers on risk, construction, and analytical questions; helping ensure seamless coordination across portfolio operations, data flows, and investment implementation processes;
• Translating complex quantitative models into clear insights for investment teams and senior leadership;
• Leading the build-out and maintenance of reporting infrastructure using SQL, Python, Power BI, and cloud-based tools;
• Working closely with portfolio managers across U.S. and European High Yield and Senior Loan strategies to enhance investment decision-making;
• Collaborating with Business Analysts and IT to improve data systems, pipelines, and automation capabilities;
• Supporting firmwide understanding of RR&A deliverables, data environments, and third-party data sources (e.g., FactSet, Bloomberg); and
• Ensuring analytical output is accurate, consistent, and aligned with Oaktree's investment philosophy.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience at an asset manager, investment bank, or other financial institution focused on fixed income or credit analytics;
• In-depth understanding of high yield bonds, leveraged loans, and the broader leveraged credit market;
• Experience with fixed income attribution and portfolio risk models; familiarity with tools like FactSet, Bloomberg, and proprietary analytics platforms;
• Strong technical proficiency, including advanced SQL and Python, and experience building reports in Power BI;
• Understanding of cloud data architectures and large-scale data workflows;
• Experience managing cross-functional projects and communicating with stakeholders across investment and technology teams;Personal Attributes
• Highly analytical and intellectually curious, with a passion for markets and data.
• Confident communicator able to influence across investment and technology teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills.
• Collaborative and team-oriented, with the ability to mentor junior team members.
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and commitment to Oaktree's values.
• A solutions-oriented mindset and passion for improving investment processes through technology.
• Education
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MFE, MS, MBA) or CFA preferred.
• Base Salary Range
• $175,000-$200,000
• Equal Opportunity Employment Policy

Benefits

Additional Information

Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments, with about $200 billion in assets under management. 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 24 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

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