Associate, Trade Operations

Responsibilities

• Serve as a critical operational partner to both the Oaktree and Brookfield PSG investment teams, providing comprehensive end-to-end trade processing support across both business lines.
• Ensure all trade activity is entered, allocated, confirmed, communicated, and settled with accuracy and timeliness in accordance with established standards.
• Carry strategic responsibility for leading initiatives to enhance straight-through processing (STP) capabilities, streamline operational workflows, and evaluate technology-driven solutions that support the ongoing integration of Oaktree and Brookfield PSG operations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and partner closely with the technology team to design, develop specifications, test, and deliver new system functionality and enhancements.
• Deliver dedicated operational support across Brookfield PSG trade processing workflows, while actively contributing to strategic integration initiatives aimed at harmonizing trade operations processes and systems across the Oaktree and Brookfield PSG business lines.
• Facilitate proactive communication and issue resolution across traders, accounting, reconciliation teams, and other key stakeholder groups to address and remediate trade processing discrepancies in a timely and effective manner.
• Maintain full compliance with applicable deadlines and settlement obligations by monitoring trade lifecycle activity and ensuring timely communication of trade details to external counterparties, custodians, and downstream systems.
• Manage the end-to-end processing of bespoke and privately negotiated settlement transactions, coordinating with all relevant parties to ensure accurate and timely completion.
• Lead the resolution of escalated settlement failures and exceptions through direct engagement with custodians, counterparties, and internal teams.
• Champion and drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase straight-through processing (STP) rates across both Oaktree and Brookfield PSG, identifying operational inefficiencies and implementing scalable solutions that support the combined organization’s growth objectives.
• Adhere to and reinforce established escalation protocols to ensure operational risks and exceptions are surfaced, communicated, and resolved in accordance with firm policies and risk management standards.
• Provide cross-coverage and operational support for team members as required, ensuring continuity of trade processing functions across both Oaktree and Brookfield PSG business lines without disruption to service levels.
• Possess a deep understanding of and experience with industry-standard trade utilities, matching platforms, and communication protocols, including CTM, ALERT, SWIFT, FIX, and VCON, as well as familiarity with relevant market agreements and regulatory frameworks.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of relevant investment operations experience, with demonstrated expertise across derivative instruments, collateral management, regulatory reporting, and multi-asset trade settlement processes.
• Proven experience working with industry-standard trade utilities, matching platforms, and communication protocols, including CTM, ALERT, SWIFT, FIX, and VCON, as well as familiarity with relevant market agreements and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong quantitative and analytical capabilities, with the ability to assess complex operational data, identify trends and root causes, and recommend and implement data-driven process improvements.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree is required.

Benefits

Base Salary: $115,000 - $140,000
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.

Pay

$115,000 - $140,000

Schedule

Not specified

Skills

Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex operational concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Highly motivated self-starter with a strong sense of initiative and a demonstrated track record of operating independently, exercising sound judgment, and delivering results with minimal oversight.
Adaptable and collaborative team player who leads with integrity and professionalism, and thrives in a dynamic, cross-functional environment spanning multiple business lines and organizational teams.

Company Information

Our Company Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments, with more than $220 billion in assets under management. The firm emphasizes an opportunistic, value-oriented, and risk-controlled approach to investments in credit, equity, and real estate. The firm has more than 1,400 employees and offices in more than 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.