Business Analyst, Vice President

Our Company Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments, with over $200 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 The Vice President will serve as a business analyst within the Information Solutions Operations team. The Vice President will be responsible for overseeing projects, initiatives and work streams designed to support the Information Solutions function at Oaktree, with an emphasis on identifying continuous improvement opportunities, process development, and management of cross functional projects. The candidate will work closely with other Oaktree colleagues in Operations, Technology, and Data along with external service providers to lead efforts to enhance department operations Key responsibilities include: Process Documentation & Design

• Lead business process design efforts, including mapping, analyzing, and optimizing workflows across Operations, Technology, and Data teams.
• Document policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), workflows, and desktop procedures to ensure clarity, consistency, and scalability.
• Partner with business stakeholders to design and implement new processes, ensuring proper documentation, training, and transition to BAU.

Business Analysis Skills

• Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements using interviews, workshops, and data analysis.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among stakeholders across business, technology, and operations.
• Support change management and adoption efforts, including communication, training, and stakeholder engagement.

Project Management

• Manage projects end-to-end, including scoping, planning, resourcing, budgeting, execution, and delivery of initiatives.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, risk/issue logs, and stakeholder reporting, including executive-level updates.

Change Management

• Lead organizational change efforts to support adoption of new processes, systems, and tools.
• Develop training materials, communications, and transition plans to prepare stakeholders for change.
• Monitor adoption and effectiveness, providing feedback loops and continuous support for impacted teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience working on finance operations, project management and process improvement
• Strong knowledge of general finance, process documentation and cross functional operations
• Strong track record in engaging and managing stakeholders across different seniorities and functions;
• Experience in identifying, analyzing and resolving operational challenges with an ability to think critically;
• Proven ability to manage tasks with competing priorities and deadlines, while independently driving projects to completion;
• Strong working knowledge of core Microsoft applications e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint; and
• Experience leveraging data & technology to drive process efficiencies and mitigate operational risk.

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