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Senior Vice President, Senior Data Architect

Oaktree Capital
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2025

Our Company

Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments, with $205 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 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 1200 employees and offices in 23 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

As a Senior Data Architect at Oaktree, you will be a key contributor to the design, development, and implementation of our data architecture, ensuring alignment with Oaktree's strategic objectives. You will provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise on data architecture best practices, collaborating closely with stakeholders across various teams.

Responsibilities include :

  • Present technology architecture and solution overviews to executive-level audiences.
  • Conduct assessments and define enterprise roadmaps for enabling a data-driven Analytics organization.
  • Provide thought leadership around modern analytics tools and platforms for mid-sized companies to Fortune 500s.
  • Participate in the development of Database Architecture and Roadmaps in support of business strategies.
  • Develop DW Standards for Enterprise including Database, ETL and Reporting Standards to be used in development projects on DW Platform.
  • Data Modeling (Logical, Physical), translating business processes and requirements to data pipelines and flows.
  • Data Catalog and data dictionary construction.

Technical Responsibilities :

  • Design and implement scalable and secure data models using Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Lake Storage, and Azure Syponse. Finding and using the right technology for the right purpose.
  • Develop and maintain data architecture blueprints, ensuring alignment with business requirements and industry best practices.
  • Collaborate with data engineers to design efficient data pipelines, leveraging Azure Data Factory for data ingestion, transformation, and movement.
  • Evaluate and recommend appropriate Azure data storage solutions based on data characteristics, performance requirements, and cost considerations.
  • Contribute to the development and enforcement of data governance policies, including data quality standards, metadata management, and data security protocols within the Azure environment.
  • Stay informed about emerging technologies and trends in data architecture, evaluating their potential impact and applicability to Oaktree's data strategy.
  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance, or other relevant discipline.
  • 10 years of experience in data and analytics space and 8 years of experience in job specific work.
  • Knowledge of the asset management industry and asset classes to bridge business and technology for data solutions.
  • Strong understanding of key data concepts (e.g., Portfolio Construction, Security / Account Reference data, AUM, Investment Results / Attribution, Index / Benchmark).
  • Experience with industry data (e.g., Bloomberg, FactSet, Morningstar, ESG, Index, alternative data).
  • Hands-on experience with data warehouse, data lake, and cloud solutions, collaborating with data engineering teams.
  • Personal Attributes

  • Relationship Building ; works effectively with strong, diverse teams of people with multiple perspectives, talents, and backgrounds. He or she is known for doing what is best irrespective of politics and is comfortable with consensus building (at multiple levels) and soliciting constructive feedback; ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of participants including upper management, clients, other departments, and 3rd party providers.
  • Communication ; strong interpersonal and verbal / written communication skills; ability to present complex material.
  • Independence & Collaboration ; experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment; must be able to drive work effectively with limited supervision (at times) while representing department and executive management interests and concerns.
  • Work Ethic ; focus on continual development, performance, accountability, and self-motivation.
  • Flexibility & Organization ; adapt to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities; proven ability to multi-task and efficiently manage time across competing activities / resources; able to effectively prioritize, execute tasks, and thrive in a high-pressure fast paced environment.
  • Intellectual Curiosity ; energized by learning new things and engaging across a wide range of issues; must have strong problem solving skills; understand the importance of attention to detail, adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products; displays a technical aptitude that lends itself to learning and mastering new technologies.
  • Driving Results ; sets aggressive timelines and objectives to drive results, conveys a sense of urgency, and drives issues to closure; is a self-starter committed to achieving results and has a strong sense of ownership and follow-through.
  • Judgment ; makes recommendations and decisions that balance a variety of factors.
  • Education

    Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance, or other relevant discipline.

    Base Salary Range

    200,000 - $225,000

    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.

    Salary : $200,000 - $225,000

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