VP, Global Private Debt - Restructuring

Our Company Oaktree is a leading global investment management firm focused on alternative markets, with an estimated $203 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2025. The firm emphasizes an opportunistic, value-oriented and risk-controlled approach to investments in distressed debt, corporate debt (including high yield debt and senior loans), control investing, convertible securities, real estate and listed equities. Headquartered in Los Angeles, the firm has over 1200 employees and offices in 24 cities worldwide. For additional information please visit our website at www.oaktreecapital.com. Responsibilities Oaktree is seeking a Senior Associate / Vice President focused on restructuring. The candidate will be the second member of a new and dynamic restructuring-focused team within the $[30 billion] Global Private Debt strategy, reporting directly to the Head of Restructuring. The restructuring team is an integral part of the performing credit investment team at Oaktree and works side-by-side with industry specialists who source, underwrite, and structure new positions. The candidate will participate in all transaction functions and portfolio management activities related to the strategy’s stressed and distressed credit positions, including: Assisting with complex, multi-party negotiations, including representing Oaktree in meetings with other stakeholders; Monitoring the performance of existing investments with a focus on covenants, liquidity, and financial flexibility; Developing detailed financial models to analyze the impact of potential restructuring transactions; Communicating effectively with outside advisors to advance Oaktree’s strategy; Performing qualitative business and industry due diligence in collaboration with the broader investment team; Participating in underwriting and structuring of new investments to ensure downside protection; and Presenting investment recommendations to portfolio management Qualifications 2 years of restructuring investment banking analyst experience plus 2-4 years in asset management, direct lending or private equity, ideally focused on credit investments; Experience analyzing and negotiating debt restructuring transactions in a principal capacity; Demonstrated ability to execute independently on multiple projects with limited oversight; Polish/presence to work with senior professional at other firms and senior members of company management; Working knowledge of restructuring legal framework, including bankruptcy law; Outstanding financial modeling and analytical skills; and Demonstrated competency in financial statement analysis, business valuation, accounting and finance. Personal Attributes Must have outstanding initiative and be a self-starter Demonstrate non-linear thinking and have excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills Ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing tasks Strong motivation to cultivate and expand network of relationships within the restructur...