Vice President, Communications

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

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments, with over $220 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.

Requirements

10+ years of relevant experience in client, public or investor relations.
Communications experience involving writing for both external and internal audiences.
Extensive project management experience.
Facility with Microsoft Office and basic familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite.

Nice To Haves

Experience in asset management and marketing (preferred).
MBA and/or major in Business, Marketing, Communications or related field preferred

Responsibilities

Manage the firm’s internal communications efforts, working closely with executive leadership, human resources, corporate services, and other departments across the firm to create and edit content.
Ensure employees are kept up to date on the firm’s results, goals, progress, and new and on-going initiatives, by drafting scripts, digital communications, and presentations.
Organize and create content for internal events, Town Halls or seminars in partnership with other groups to engage or educate employees.
Stay informed about corporate initiatives or events and be proactive about developing and sharing internal communications on Oaktree’s internal or social media channels, when appropriate.
Develop content, including talking points, for internal use regarding corporate milestones and announcements.
Manage the content review and approval process from first drafts to distribution with colleagues across the firm (e.g., investment professionals, product specialists, department managers, graphics specialists, compliance officers and executive leadership).
Review and edit content to ensure language is grammatically correct and in line with the firm’s style guide and messaging is clear, concise and, audience-appropriate.
Own and manage a high-volume investor reporting function, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness across recurring deliverables.
Act as the senior escalation point for complex, time-sensitive, or high-visibility reporting issues, ensuring resolution and stakeholder confidence.
Drive process improvement and operational efficiency across reporting workflows, identifying opportunities to streamline production, reduce errors, and enhance scalability.
Partner cross-functionally (e.g., technology, risk & reporting, comp operations, tax) to improve inputs, coordination, and delivery of reporting materials.
Design, manage, and successfully implement initiatives and supervise business operations with key internal stakeholders (e.g., portfolio managers, executive leadership and legal and compliance associates).
Understand the scope of work, timing and desired outcome to develop comprehensive project plans.
Create internal and external communications plans.
Identify potential risks and develop risk mitigation plans.
Define deliverables, the review process, deadlines and owners.
Anticipate project needs, navigate obstacles, and negotiate changes in priorities, timing and scope.
Oversee colleagues involved in each stage of a project, adapting his/her management style to suit the situation, the individual stakeholder, and the desired outcome.