VP Transformation presso Oaktree

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

Role:

✦     Providing consulting, advisory, strategic assistance and decision support to Head of Office on variety of topics related to Oaktree India Pvt Ltd, strengthening our mandate, improving contribution to Oaktree’s mission

✦     Lead long term sustainable change management initiatives and develop framework that enables an agile and integrated approach to run such programs

✦     Program/Project management experience, working with multiple teams across  the organisation to lead change as well as handling small working groups

✦     Facilitating deliberations with Senior leaders/stakeholders to define and articulate Talent strategy, Operating model initiatives, simulating “so what” scenarios, driving projects aimed at achieving Oaktree goals and mission

✦     Design, develop and work on continuous improvement projects across the Hyderabad office and drive process improvement leveraging Six sigma and other lean methodologies

✦     Strategic thinker with ability to dynamically identify, evaluate key issues and conceptualize ( planning, solution design, budgeting), drive (contract/SOW monitoring, implementation) solutions to closure

✦     Find opportunities to work and initiate technology and automation related projects

✦     Collaborating with cross functional / business leaders and partners to drive operational excellence initiatives

✦     Be responsible to communicate and work with senior management globally to drive and deliver the project

✦     Responsible for delivering statistical and performance reports to the management on need basis that includes KPIs (key performance indicators), scenario/analysis for Oaktree India private limited.

✦     Work on Oaktree India board related priorities / metrics

✦     Supporting the Governance framework and priorities working with Local and Global stakeholders

✦     Support all strategic initiatives driven in Hyderabad office thru till execution

Experience required:

•    Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast paced environment, set priorities and work both independently and in team environments

•    Experience of leading cross functional teams through a process improvement project

•    Requires expertise in six sigma and lean tools and methods

•    Hands on experience handling projects using Python, Alteryx will be preferable

•    Advanced project management skills

•    Excellent presentation skills

•    Excellent analytical, project solving, excel and data management skills

•    Abel to interact and communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of organisation with tact and subtlety and high level of cultural sensitivity

•    Strong communication and organization skills, with ability to synthesise a lot of information quickly, highlight key takeaways and disseminate useful insights

•    Data driven decision making mentality and sound business judgement through excellent analytical thinking

•    Proficiency in Microsoft - Excel, word and powerpoint

Academic requirement:

•    Master’s degree and 10-15 years of relevant experience

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.