Senior Vice President, Finance Applications
About The Position
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 1,400 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. The Technology department at Oaktree Capital Management delivers secure, scalable, and innovative solutions that power the firm's global investment and business operations. Through strong partnerships across the company, we drive digital transformation, advance operational efficiency, and provide a trusted data foundation to create measurable impact for Oaktree's teams, clients, and partners. Collaborative Innovation: We foster a deeply collaborative environment where cross-functional teams from engineering to product to business partner to bring groundbreaking ideas to life. Your voice and ideas are critical to our success. Forward-Thinking Technology: You will work with a state-of-the-art, cloud-based ecosystem and have the opportunity to experiment with and implement cutting-edge AI and machine learning solutions to drive tangible business outcomes. Commitment to Growth: Your development is a priority. We support your career journey with a dedicated professional development budget, active mentorship programs, and clear pathways for advancement. We believe in promoting from within. For more information, visit: www.oaktreecapital.com We are seeking a seasoned Senior Vice President to lead our Finance Apps team, overseeing the technology portfolio that supports Oaktree's corporate finance, treasury, allocations, audit, and compliance functions. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring these systems are secure, integrated, and AI-enabled. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance and compliance platforms, with expertise in Anaplan, Ascend, AuditBoard, Beqom, ComplySci, and Illumis. They will be able to partner with finance and compliance leadership to translate business requirements into scalable, tech-enabled solutions.
Requirements
- 12+ years of experience in finance or a related field, with a focus on finance and compliance platforms
- Deep expertise in Anaplan, Ascend, AuditBoard, Beqom, ComplySci, and Illumis
- Strong financial systems domain knowledge, with understanding of corporate finance workflows and regulatory requirements
- Integration and data fluency, with ability to design secure, API-driven integrations
- Modern system architecture understanding, with knowledge of SaaS ecosystems and microservices integrations
- Governance and regulatory expertise, with proven ability to embed compliance frameworks into technology design and operations
- Analytics and AI enablement, with knowledge of predictive modeling and anomaly detection
- Vendor management excellence, with experience in SaaS lifecycle management and contract negotiations
- Executive presence and leadership, with ability to engage with senior stakeholders and manage a technical team
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Microsoft Azure, Azure SQL Database, Azure Fabric, and Azure Lakehouse
- Knowledge of alternative asset management industry trends and regulatory requirements
Responsibilities
- Own the enterprise finance systems portfolio and roadmap across treasury, allocations, compliance, and controllership
- Lead cross-functional strategy, design, and delivery of scalable finance technology capabilities
- Ensure seamless integration with upstream and downstream systems using modern APIs and secure architecture patterns
- Advance analytics and machine learning capabilities to support predictive modeling, financial insights, and anomaly detection
- Implement and continuously improve controls, auditability, and compliance workflows aligned with global regulatory requirements
- Govern platform lifecycles for vended solutions including Anaplan, Ascend, AuditBoard, ComplySci, and Beqom
- Partner with CFO, Controller, and Compliance stakeholders to align system functionality with business needs
- Oversee data governance, lineage, and security across finance systems
- Manage vendor selection, procurement, performance, and contract negotiations
- Design operating models that balance internal capabilities and third-party services
- Develop team capacity plans, hiring strategies, and succession planning
- Mentor and lead a high-performing team of engineers, analysts, and administrators
- Lead change management efforts and coordinate across business units to ensure adoption
- Define and monitor KPIs for system performance, user satisfaction, and operational risk
- Establish SLAs and escalation frameworks with internal and external stakeholders
- Own budgeting, forecasting, and investment planning for finance technologies
- Coordinate cross-functional programs tied to financial transformation and compliance enablement
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Industry
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
