Interested applicants should contact Jerilyn McAniff directly (jmcaniff@oaktreecapital.com)

Our Company
Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments, with over $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 1400 employees and offices in 24 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
Oaktree’s Power Opportunities Group is seeking an Associate for a private equity/middle market buyout investing role in Brentwood this year. This opportunity is career-track, and compensation is highly competitive. Founded in 1995, they have originated and financed over one hundred transactions to date, deploying $7 billion in equity capital. Target check size is in the $150-$350 million range, though they can pursue significantly larger transactions given access to coinvest capital from sister Oaktree funds and highly supportive LPs. The group is deploying its $3 billion seventh fund, raised in May 2025, on the heels of the successful deployment of its $2 billion sixth fund in 36 months as well as continued success with realizations.

The Associate will participate in all transaction functions and portfolio management activities including:
- 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; and
- Monitoring the performance of existing portfolio investments.

Qualifications
- 2-3 years of experience as an analyst with a top investment bank within restructuring, M&A, financial sponsors, leveraged finance, or other related industry coverage groups.
- Outstanding financial modeling and analytical skills.
- Demonstrated competency in financial statement analysis, business valuation, accounting and finance.
- Experience analyzing fixed income a plus, but not required

Personal Attributes
- Relationship Building; works effectively with strong, diverse teams of people with multiple perspectives, talents and
backgrounds. Ability to elicit cooperation from and gain the confidence of a wide variety of participants including upper
management, other departments and third-party service providers.
- Communication; strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
- Independence & Collaboration; proficient at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment; able to drive work effectively with limited supervision (at times) with high attention-to-detail.
- Flexibility & Organization; adapt to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities; proven ability to multi-task and efficiently manage time across competing demands; able to effectively prioritize, execute tasks, and thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
- Driving Results; drives issues to closure; is a self-starter committed to achieving results and has a strong sense of ownership and follow-through.
- Intellectual Curiosity; must have strong problem solving skills; adept at conducting research; displays a technical aptitude.

Education
A Bachelor’s degree with honors from a top university or college is required.

Equal Opportunity Employment Policy
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