Associate, Sustainability

Oaktree is a global investment manager specializing in alternative investments, with approximately $200 billion in assets under management. The firm's investment approach focuses on opportunistic, value-oriented, and risk-controlled strategies across credit, private equity, real assets, and listed equities. With over 1200 employees and offices in 24 cities worldwide, Oaktree has established itself as a leader in the industry. The investment philosophy at Oaktree is guided by six enduring tenets: risk control, consistency, market inefficiency, specialization, de-emphasis of macro-forecasting, and disavowal of market timing. These principles form the foundation of the firm's opportunistic and value-oriented investment strategy. The mission of Oaktree is to achieve superior investment results while maintaining risk under control and conducting business with the highest integrity. The firm recognizes the importance of sustainability considerations in achieving this mission. By integrating sustainability factors throughout the investment lifecycle, Oaktree aims to mitigate risks and identify attractive opportunities, aligning with its commitment to excellence in bottom-up investment analysis. At Oaktree, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and diverse environment is a top priority. The firm provides training, career development opportunities, and supports local communities through philanthropic initiatives. Emphasizing a culture that values curiosity and honors diverse perspectives is key to Oaktree's success. The Role: Oaktree is currently looking for an Associate to join its centralized Sustainability team. The Associate will be responsible for working on strategic projects to advance the firm's sustainability goals. Key responsibilities include evaluating sustainability data, designing tool enhancements, dashboards, and reporting, and communicating various aspects of the sustainability program. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to: - Develop expertise in Oaktree's sustainability data ecosystem and act as a subject matter expert - Address analytics-related inquiries from internal stakeholders and clients, offering insights and recommendations - Collaborate with the Information Solutions team to enhance internal applications, dashboards, and client-facing reports - Assist in designing and developing proofs of concept for analytical tools - Manage key projects, providing updates to stakeholders and taking on increasing responsibilities over time - Create and maintain documentation, and contribute to presentations on Oaktree's data and analytics program - Support data aggregation and quality control efforts - Conduct research on industry organizations, peers, vendors, and sustainability topics, presenting findings to the Sustainability team Qualifications: - Up to 4 years of relevant experience - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Microsoft PowerPoint is a plus - Introductory knowledge of statistics and/or computer science - Familiarity with SQL and/or Python; willingness to learn if necessary Personal Attributes: The ideal candidate should: - Be passionate about sustainability, finance, and data - Be a resourceful problem solver with a proactive approach to exploring new opportunities for improvement - Have the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and an interest in project management - Possess strong analytical skills for both quantitative and qualitative information - Be a team-oriented individual with a strong sense of integrity and professionalism Education: - Bachelor's degree with a high GPA from a university or college Equal Opportunity Employment Policy: For positions based in Los Angeles, Oaktree considers qualified applicants with a criminal history in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.,