Associate, Real Estate, 2026

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.

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.

Responsibilities

Oaktree is seeking an Associate to join the Real Estate team in its Los Angeles office. The Associate will have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of real estate debt transactions for Oaktree’s Real Estate Debt strategy. Typical investment opportunities include: new loan originations across all CRE product types; acquisitions of legacy loans, CMBS and other forms of public and private debt; restructurings; recapitalizations.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Leading execution efforts on underwriting and closing;
• Preparing detailed financial modeling;
• Performing quantitative and qualitative analysis;
• Developing and maintaining business and industry due diligence;
• Participating in deal structuring, legal documentation, negotiations and closing;
• Drafting of memoranda for internal and external use;
• Presenting deals at credit committees;
• Collaborating with internal parties including equity coverages and junior resources;
• Monitoring 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
• Demonstrates 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.

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 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.

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.