Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.

Overview:

Oaktree Capital Management manages assets for clients around the world, focusing on a strategy of alternative investments. Oaktree specializes in value-oriented, opportunistic investments with controlled risk, such as corporate debt, distressed debt, convertible securities, control investing, listed equities and real estate. The firm, founded in 1995, has headquarters in Los Angeles and has 16 other locations worldwide.

Oaktree employees praise the excellent medical and dental care coverage, wellness program, profit sharing, and weekly breakfasts and lunches.They also say the firm is a client-focused business with a “congenial culture,” “smart colleagues” and “lots of perks.” Demands are high at the company, but employees can learn from “some of the best investors in the business.” Some employees express concern with a recent shift in company culture, though others say the changes are needed to help the company grow. Others also note that candidates should be prepared for a “long interview process.”