Associate, U.S. High Yield Bonds, 2026

Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. • Los Angeles, CA

44d • $150,000 - $160,000

About The Position

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. Oaktree is seeking an associate to work within the U.S. High Yield Bonds Group for a 2-year program. The Associate will participate in all transaction functions and portfolio management activities.

Requirements

• 2-3 years experience as an analyst with a top investment bank within merchant banking or leveraged finance.
• Outstanding financial modeling and analytical skills
• Demonstrated competency in financial statement analysis, business valuation, accounting and finance
• The successful candidate will have outstanding initiative and a strong work ethic
• The candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• He/She will be team-oriented and must possess strong integrity and professionalism
• Bachelor’s degree with honors from a top university or college

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed financial modeling
• Performing quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Developing and maintaining business and industry due diligence
• Participating in deal structuring, legal documentation and negotiations
• Monitoring the performance of existing portfolio investments

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level