Assistant Vice President, Transformation/Project Management at Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.

Los Angeles, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Feb, 26

Salary

185000.0

Posted On

23 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Business Analysis, Project Management, Change Management, Advisory, Process Improvement, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Data Manipulation, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Confluence, Monday.com, Visio, Relationship Building, Problem Solving, Judgment

Industry

Investment Management

Description

Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments, with over $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 1400 employees and offices in 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. Scope and responsibilities: The position Assistant Vice President is within the Business Transformation/Project Management team of the Finance Operations department. This person will own and deliver on process and technology improvement projects that are transformational to the CFO organization Typical responsibilities include: Serve as a liaison and advisor to all business, IT and third party vendors on an ongoing basis; supporting strategic priorities and managing expectations Provide hands-on support to stakeholders, peers and directs to help transform ideas, progress through blockers, and monitor progress Manage multiple viewpoints from business stakeholders across departments on ambiguous topics to build consensus and achieve positive outcomes to realize the intended goal(s) This is inclusive of adjusting communication styles and presentations to the audience need(s) Gather, document, analyze and draw conclusions regarding complex data and information; present findings to various audiences in a consumable presentation Work closely with leadership to operationalize initiatives and measure/track key strategic initiatives through management of project scope, deliverables, routines, OKRs, and tasks, including: Create and own project plan, success metrics through OKRs, project charter and other artifacts Plan and facilitate working sessions with business and IT stakeholders Develop new processes in collaboration with business; document and deliver trainings for business as usual (BAU) team Manage risk and issue resolution process through collaboration with business leads to ensure swift corrective action Facilitate and drive working sessions with business stakeholders to capture business processes Manage multiple viewpoints from business stakeholders across departments to build consensus and achieve positive outcomes to achieve the intended goal(s) Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for the procedure, process, or technology within the scope of project responsibility Continuously identify opportunities and make actionable recommendations to improves processes and standards of the Finance Operations team; employing best practices to ensure optimal value delivery Serve as player-coach within the Finance Operations team Experience required: 8+ years business analysis experience within the financial services or professional services /consulting industry; Track record in project management, change management, advisory (management consulting), and/or process improvement; Solid analytical skills and ability to understand and resolve complex problems; Effective communication skills and ability to tailor communications to different audiences Experience with operating in the grey and comfortable establishing structure in a fluid, fast paced environment Experience in working with large sets of data including data manipulation in logical data structures and reconciliations; Expertise in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Confluence, Monday.com, and Visio Personal attributes: Relationship Building; works effectively with strong, diverse teams of people with multiple perspectives, talents, and backgrounds. He or she is known for doing what is best irrespective of politics and is comfortable with consensus building (at multiple levels) and soliciting constructive feedback; ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of participants including upper management, clients, other departments, and 3rd party providers. Communication; strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to prepare and present complex material. Able to provide transparency in communication style to appropriate audiences. Independence & Collaboration; experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment; must be able to drive work effectively with limited supervision (at times) while representing department and executive management interests and concerns. Work Ethic; focus on continual development, performance, accountability and self-motivation. Flexibility & Organization; adapt to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities; proven ability to multi-task and efficiently manage time across competing activities/resources; able to effectively prioritize, execute tasks, and thrive in a high-pressure fast paced environment. Intellectual Curiosity; energized by learning new things and engaging across a wide range of issues; must have strong problem solving skills; understand the importance of attention to detail, adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products; displays a technical aptitude that lends itself to learning and mastering new technologies. Driving Results; sets aggressive timelines and objectives to drive results, conveys a sense of urgency, and drives issues to closure; is a self-starter committed to achieving results and has a strong sense of ownership and follow-through. Judgment; makes recommendations and decisions that balance a variety of factors. Education: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting. Base Salary Range $145,000 - $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. At Oaktree, we focus on hiring individuals with intelligence, dedication, team spirit, integrity and a strong work ethic. We welcome the opportunity to speak with talented professionals who have relevant credentials and experience in investments, marketing and client relations, accounting, legal, compliance, information technology, administrative support and other relevant areas. 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. , the firm will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Vice President will own and deliver on process and technology improvement projects within the CFO organization. This role involves serving as a liaison among business, IT, and third-party vendors while managing stakeholder expectations and facilitating working sessions.