Administrative Assistant, Power Opportunities

Our Company

Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments, with $202 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2024. The firm emphasizes an opportunistic, value-oriented and risk-controlled approach to investments in credit, equity, and real estate. The firm has over 1,200 employees and offices in 23 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

Based in Brentwood, the Administrative Assistant will be part of the Power Opportunities group and will provide administrative support to the investment team members and executive assistants. 

Responsibilities include:

• Managing the front desk, greeting visitors, managing mail packages and office deliveries, and maintaining reception area
• Maintaining calendars and scheduling meetings, conference calls and events for junior investment team members;
• Scheduling travel arrangements (domestic and international) and managing expense reports for junior investment team members;
• Organizing client/internal meetings, including conference room set-up;
• Ordering catering and refreshments for weekly staff lunches and other meetings within the office;
• Organizing office supplies (copy paper, pens/pencils, envelopes, desktop accessories);
• Answering, screening and managing incoming phone calls; and
• Performing other administrative duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as an administrative assistant supporting staff within a professional services firm;
• Outstanding follow-up and organizational skills with a strong attention-to-detail;
• Proven ability to manage tasks with competing priorities and deadlines, independently determining order of priority and self-initiating other value-added tasks; and
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills;
• Self-starter with a proven ability to take initiative;
• Hard-working with strong dedication to the position and company; and
• Team-oriented with strong integrity and professionalism.

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.

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.

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