Vice President, Communications

Our Company

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.

For additional information please visit our website at www.oaktreecapital.com.

Responsibilities

The Vice President of Communications will lead and oversee the firm’s internal communications strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and stakeholder expectations, as well as serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on internal communications, including executive messaging, thought leadership, and sensitive or high-stakes situations.

Internal Communications

• 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.

Investor & Senior Stakeholder Reporting Management

• 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

Project Management

• 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.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in client, public or investor relations.
• Experience in asset management and marketing (preferred).
• 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.

Personal Attributes

The successful candidate should:

• Be highly motivated and a good team player;
• Have excellent interpersonal and communications skills;
• Be a resourceful self-starter who originates ideas and identifies opportunities;
• Be a problem-solver and innovator who can recommend improvements to enhance productivity and efficiency;
• Have the ability to interpret requests, ask questions, do homework, and identify appropriate partners;
• Demonstrate poise, confidence and professionalism when stewarding projects to completion;
• Be capable of achieving collaborative and commercial outcomes with a wide range of constituents;
• Exhibit integrity, professionalism and dedication to excellence;
• Thrive in a demanding, fast-paced environment; and
• Be willing to travel 1–3 weeks per year to oversee programming activities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree (MBA and/or major in Business, Marketing, Communications or related field preferred)

Base Salary Range for the Vice President

$180,000 -$200,000

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.  The base salary offered will be commensurate with experience and/or qualifications, industry knowledge and expertise, as well as prior training and education.

Equal Opportunity Employment Policy

Oaktree is committed to diversity and to equal opportunity employment. Oaktree does not make employment decisions on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, past or present physical or mental disability, HIV status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran status, military service, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic violence victim status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances. This policy applies to hiring, placement, internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, recruitment advertising, transfers, demotions, layoffs, terminations, recruitment advertising, rates of pay and other forms of compensation and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. This policy applies to all Oaktree applicants, employees, clients, and contractors. Staff members wishing to report violations or suspected violations of this policy should contact the head of their department or Human Resources.

For positions based in Los Angeles

For those applying for a position in the city of Los Angeles, the firm will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.