Analyst/Associate, ESG

Oaktree Capital Management is hiring an Analyst/Associate for their ESG team in Los Angeles, CA. The role involves advancing sustainability goals through communication, market research, and ESG reporting. Candidates should have 2-4 years of relevant experience, a basic understanding of finance, and strong organizational and communication skills. A passion for ESG and finance, along with a bachelor's degree, is required.
Our Company Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments, with $205 billion in assets under management as of September 30, 2024. 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 1,200 employees and offices in 23 cities worldwide. Our investment philosophy consists of six enduring tenets: risk control, consistency, market inefficiency, specialization, de-emphasis of macro-forecasting and disavowal of market timing. These tenets are central to our opportunistic and value-oriented approach. Our mission is to deliver superior investment results with risk under control and to conduct business with the highest integrity. Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) considerations are a critical component of achieving this mission. ESG factors directly and materially impact investment outcomes, and a concerted and consistent focus on ESG throughout the investment lifecycle allows us to avoid undue risk and better identify valuable opportunities. For more information including Oaktree’s approach to ESG, please visit our Responsibility site. The Role Oaktree is seeking an analyst or associate to work on our centralized ESG team. This person would work on strategic projects advancing the firm’s sustainability goals, including: Assist with communication of the firm’s approach to sustainability in written materials, such as the annual Responsibility Report, Insights articles and written client materials Conduct market research on ESG practices (clients, leading sustainability organizations, vendors, consultants, peers) Research and analyze ESG themes, presenting large, complex topics in a succinct and digestible way to internal stakeholders Support responding to investor requests, including monitoring incoming requests and completing to questionnaires Support the ESG team in client interactions such as preparing presentations, pre-meeting research and communicating with client-facing teams Assist with ESG reporting program, including working with data and communicating with reporting and performance teams Support business management of the team including preparing team meeting agendas, managing timelines on team-wide projects and responding to incoming questions to the team inbox Qualifications 2-4 years of relevant, professional experience Basic understanding of finance, economics, investment management and alternative investing is preferred Experience in business communication Strong writing and proofreading skills Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting rigorous deadlines Strong organizational skills Personal Attributes The successful candidate should: Be passionate about ESG and finance Be a self-starter who is excited to learn Possess tremendous attention to detail and superior organizational skills Demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and dedication to excellence Enjoy working in a demanding, fast-paced environment Be a natural problem solver who can independently identify and recommend improvements to enhance productivity and efficiency Education Bachelor’s degree with a high GPA from a university or college. Relevant majors include: Finance, Business, Economics, Environmental Studies, Geography, Earth Sciences, English, Literature Base Salary Range For Los Angeles only Analyst: $90,000 - $105,000 Associate: $105,000 - $125,000 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. At Oaktree, we focus on hiring individuals with intelligence, dedication, team spirit, integrity and a strong work ethic. We welcome the opportunity to speak with talented professionals who have relevant credentials and experience in investments, marketing and client relations, accounting, legal, compliance, information technology, administrative support and other relevant areas. 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. , the firm will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.