Vice President, Treasury Risk

Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.•New York, NY

About The Position

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 our website at www.oaktreecapital.com. Responsibilities We have an exciting opportunity to join Oaktree’s FX team. The AVP or VP of foreign exchange (FX) and interest rate risk management will play an essential role in growing and supporting a centralized foreign currency trading function.

Requirements

9-12+ years of FX experience (buy-side preferred)
FX trading or execution experience
Deep knowledge of FX and Interest Rate markets, sponsor hedging strategies (forwards, options, structured products), and operational processes
Familiarity with ISDA, CSA terms and process
Understand the impact of Dodd Frank and EMIR regulatory classification on trading
Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills required
Bloomberg – pulling and analyzing data
Experience with trading platforms (FXall, 360t, Bloomberg)
Knowledge of programming using Python or C++
Experience with Power BI or Tableau
Familiarity working with large data sets
Outstanding initiative, an eagerness to learn and a strong work ethic
Detail-oriented self-starter with a proven ability to work with minimal supervision
Customer-oriented and have excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to accommodate tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Flexible and team-oriented with strong integrity and professionalism
Ability to interface with different stakeholders and demonstrate strong problem-solving skills
Ability to follow existing processes consistently and accurately

Nice To Haves

CFA a plus

Responsibilities

Monitor and execute currency trades across multiple strategies, funds, and separate accounts
Ensure all FX trading procedures, regulations and credit limits are followed and apply trading strategies to reduce or minimize trading costs
Serve as an advisory partner on FX and interest rate hedging strategies and build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and banks
Formulate strategies to mitigate FX, interest rate, and other financial market risks using derivatives
Perform analysis on hedging strategies and PnL
Analyze global macro trends and data and contribute to the formation of market views
Liaise with investment, trade operations, finance, treasury, compliance, internal controls, tax, and accounting teams on corporate and fund transactions
Work with various groups to resolve any trade discrepancies
Benchmark with peers to identify and monitor industry and market events/trends
Deliver accurate and timely materials to be presented to senior management and key stakeholders
Partner with multiple stakeholder groups, including accounting, IT, trade support and operations, investment teams and compliance to develop and test enhancements to in-house FX application
Manage special projects related to improving execution workflow, reporting capabilities, or other value add activities
Perform other tasks and projects as necessary