Associate, Real Estate, 2026
Oaktree Capital Management, L.P., Los Angeles, CA, United States
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.
Responsibilities Oaktree is seeking an Associate to join the Real Estate team in its Los Angeles office. The Associate will participate in a wide range of real‑estate debt transactions for Oaktree’s Real Estate Debt strategy, including new loan originations across all CRE product types; acquisitions of legacy loans; CMBS and other forms of public and private debt; restructurings; and recapitalizations.
Lead execution of underwriting and closing.
Prepare detailed financial modeling.
Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis.
Develop and maintain business and industry due diligence.
Participate in deal structuring, legal documentation, negotiations and closing.
Draft memoranda for internal and external use.
Present deals at credit committees.
Collaborate with internal parties including equity coverages and junior resources.
Monitor the performance of existing portfolio investments.
Qualifications
2‑3 years’ experience as an analyst or associate with a top investment bank or real‑estate investment fund.
Outstanding financial modeling, analytical and presentation skills.
Demonstrated competency in financial statement analysis, business valuation, accounting and finance.
Personal Attributes
Outstanding initiative and strong work ethic.
Non‑linear thinking.
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing tasks.
Collaborative, team‑oriented with strong sense of integrity and professionalism.
Education A bachelor’s degree with honors from a top university or college is required.
Compensation & Benefits Base salary range: $150,000. 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 all Oaktree applicants, employees, clients, and contractors.
For Positions Based in Los Angeles For those applying for a position in the city of Los Angeles, the firm will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
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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.
Responsibilities Oaktree is seeking an Associate to join the Real Estate team in its Los Angeles office. The Associate will participate in a wide range of real‑estate debt transactions for Oaktree’s Real Estate Debt strategy, including new loan originations across all CRE product types; acquisitions of legacy loans; CMBS and other forms of public and private debt; restructurings; and recapitalizations.
Lead execution of underwriting and closing.
Prepare detailed financial modeling.
Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis.
Develop and maintain business and industry due diligence.
Participate in deal structuring, legal documentation, negotiations and closing.
Draft memoranda for internal and external use.
Present deals at credit committees.
Collaborate with internal parties including equity coverages and junior resources.
Monitor the performance of existing portfolio investments.
Qualifications
2‑3 years’ experience as an analyst or associate with a top investment bank or real‑estate investment fund.
Outstanding financial modeling, analytical and presentation skills.
Demonstrated competency in financial statement analysis, business valuation, accounting and finance.
Personal Attributes
Outstanding initiative and strong work ethic.
Non‑linear thinking.
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing tasks.
Collaborative, team‑oriented with strong sense of integrity and professionalism.
Education A bachelor’s degree with honors from a top university or college is required.
Compensation & Benefits Base salary range: $150,000. 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 all Oaktree applicants, employees, clients, and contractors.
For Positions Based in Los Angeles For those applying for a position in the city of Los Angeles, the firm will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
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