Managing Director, Business Systems

Our Company

Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments, with about $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 1,400 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.

The Technology department at Oaktree Capital Management delivers secure, scalable, and innovative solutions that power the firm's global investment and business operations. Through strong partnerships across the company, we drive digital transformation, advance operational efficiency, and provide a trusted data foundation to create measurable impact for Oaktree's teams, clients, and partners.

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Responsibilities

We are seeking a seasoned Managing Director to lead our Tech teams overseeing Business Systems and Applications, reporting to the CTO. The successful candidate will be responsible for owning Oaktree's critical enterprise platforms, developing and executing the long-term business systems strategy, and delivering measurable business value.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in enterprise business systems, integration architecture, and system governance, with a proven track record in financial services or asset management. They will be able to partner with executive stakeholders to design systems that streamline workflows and enhance user outcomes, while ensuring governance, compliance, and risk management.

• Own and evolve the Business Systems portfolio (Workday, Salesforce, Geneva/GWI, Tax, Treasury, Compliance, and related enterprise platforms)
• Develop and execute a forward-looking business systems strategy that balances vended solutions, in-house extensions, and integration with Oaktree's broader data and AI platform vision
• Partner with product managers, finance, HR, tax, treasury, legal, and operations leaders to design systems that streamline workflows and enhance user outcomes
• Oversee vendor and implementation oversight including solution evaluation, architecture review, and ensuring scalability, security, and cost effectiveness
• Champion integration and interoperability across business systems, leveraging APIs, middleware, and event-driven approaches
• Embed analytics and AI enablement into business platforms to improve decision-making and efficiency
• Ensure governance, compliance, and risk management are built into system design and operations
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team that combines vendor management, systems administration, engineering, and business analysis
• Manage system integrations and ensure data quality across HR, client, deal, and fund data domains
• Work with data teams overseeing Master data management (MDM) and governance knowledge to ensure consistency across critical data domains.
• Data and analytics fluency: working knowledge of modern data platforms, data lineage, and enabling downstream AI/analytics use cases. The teams under this leadership will work closely with the data platform teams that oversee see functions.
• Collaborate with executive stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable, tech-forward solutions
• Develop and manage budget and resource plans for the Business Applications team

Qualifications

• 18+ years of experience in financial services or asset management, with a focus on enterprise business systems and integration architecture
• Deep expertise in Workday HCM/Finance, Salesforce CRM, Geneva fund accounting, GWI, tax/treasury solutions
• Strong integration architecture skills: designing service-layer and API-first integrations, middleware/orchestration, and secure data flows
• Modern development lifecycle understanding: Agile/DevOps delivery, CI/CD, low-code/no-code extensions
• Security and compliance awareness: experience embedding controls in business system implementations
• Vendor management and SaaS oversight: strong capability to evaluate, negotiate, and govern vended solutions
• Leadership and collaboration: proven ability to influence at executive levels and translate business needs into scalable, tech-forward solutions
• Experience with cloud-based ecosystems and cutting-edge AI and machine learning solutions

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with Microsoft Azure, Azure SQL Database, Azure Fabric, and Azure Lakehouse
• Knowledge of alternative asset management industry trends and regulatory requirements

Personal Attributes

• Strategic Visionary: Able to set a clear direction for Technology change management, anticipate obstacles, and articulate long-term plans that align with organizational goals.
• Resilience and Adaptability: Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments and remains composed under pressure or in the face of uncertainty.
• Analytical Thinker: Utilizes critical thinking skills to assess complex situations, identify root causes, and craft effective, data-driven solutions.
• Collaborative and Empathetic: Fosters a culture of partnership, listens actively to diverse viewpoints, and understands the needs of both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Integrity and Accountability: Leads by example, upholding the highest ethical standards and taking ownership of outcomes—both successes and setbacks.
• Change Champion: Demonstrates a genuine passion for continuous improvement, inspires others to embrace change, and persistently advocates for innovation.
• Results-Oriented: Maintains focus on achieving measurable outcomes, balancing strategic goals with hands-on execution.
• Exceptional Communication: Articulates complex ideas and change strategies clearly and persuasively, tailoring messaging for varied audiences.
• Emotional Intelligence: Navigates sensitive situations with diplomacy, self-awareness, and empathy, building trust across all organizational levels.
• Comfortable Navigating Ambiguity: Approaches uncertain or evolving situations with confidence and composure, leveraging curiosity and open-mindedness to find clarity and drive progress amidst complexity.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• Advanced degree (MBA, MS, etc.) preferred

Base Salary Range

$250,000-$275,000

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.