Analyst, CLO Middle Office

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/ Scope and Responsibilities As Oaktree expands its management of Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs), we are seeking an individual to fulfill a middle office function to support the growth in our European CLO business. Responsibilities will include: •    Daily monitoring/reconciliation of compliance testing; •    Preparation of hypothetical test scenarios; •    Assisting in the monthly reporting process; including updating models, liaising with trustee on data/cash reconciliations and agreeing reports for release to investors; •    Working with internal groups such as Fund Accounting, Trade Support and Data Management throughout monitoring and reporting process to ensure accurate/timely deliverables; •    Understanding the CLO documents and outlining necessary compliance parameters; •    Testing internal compliance models for new/refinanced CLO transactions; •    Working with internal IT teams to develop improved processes and efficiency gains; and •    Ad hoc research and data requests Experience Required •    2+ years’ experience in compliance, middle office, and/or monitoring capacity in Financial Services •    Experience in reconciliation and/or trade settlements preferred  •    Experience with Bloomberg, WSO/CDO Suite, Sky Road, S&P and Moody’s is highly desirable, but not necessary  Personal Attributes •    The successful candidate will have outstanding initiative and a strong work ethic; •    The candidate must be detail-oriented and a natural problem solver; have the resolve to independently research problems and offer solutions; •    The candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to leverage firm-wide resources in an effective and judicious manner; •    The candidate will be team-oriented and must possess strong integrity and professionalism and share Oaktree’s common goal of excellence; and •    The candidate will have a passion for improving systems and processes. Education Bachelor’s degree is required, preferred in Accounting or Finance 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,…