Senior Associate - Automation Engineer

Our Company 

Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments, with about $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 1200 employees and offices in 24 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. 

Collaborative Innovation: We foster a deeply collaborative environment where cross-functional teams from engineering to product to business partner to bring groundbreaking ideas to life. Your voice and ideas are critical to our success. 

Forward-Thinking Technology: You will work with a state-of-the-art, cloud-based ecosystem and have the opportunity to experiment with and implement cutting-edge AI and machine learning solutions to drive tangible business outcomes. 

Commitment to Growth: Your development is a priority. We support your career journey with a dedicated professional development budget, active mentorship programs, and clear pathways for advancement. We believe in promoting from within. 

Job Summary 

We are seeking a seasoned Engineer for our automation engineering efforts, designing and developing automation workflows across Oaktree's business domains. The successful candidate will be responsible for integrating with enterprise systems to streamline processes and embed AI for intelligent document handling and decision support. 

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in RPA platforms, agentic AI tools, and workflow automation frameworks. They will be able to translate business requirements into technical automation solutions and collaborate with process owners and business stakeholders. 

Responsibilities include 

• Design, build, and maintain automation workflows across finance, compliance, trading, HR, and operations using UiPath, Scribe, N8n, and related tools 
• Translate business requirements into technical automation solutions 
• Develop reusable automation components, including bots, connectors, scripts, and APIs 
• Integrate automation into enterprise systems, including Workday, Salesforce, OMS/Everest, Geneva, Treasury/Finance, Compliance tools, and data platforms 
• Embed AI into automations, using GenAI and agentic AI to handle unstructured data and intelligent decisioning 
• Test, deploy, and monitor automations to ensure accuracy, reliability, security, and compliance with audit requirements 
• Document workflows, logic, and architecture to support long-term maintainability and knowledge transfer 
• Continuously improve and optimize automations by gathering user feedback, monitoring KPIs, and enhancing scalability 

Qualifications 

• 5+ years of experience in automation engineering, with a focus on RPA, agentic AI, and workflow automation 
• Hands-on expertise with RPA platforms, including UiPath, Scribe, and Automation Anywhere 
• Practical experience with agentic AI tools and workflow automation frameworks, including N8n, LangChain, and Copilot Studio 
• Proficiency in programming/scripting languages, including Python, .NET, JavaScript, SQL, or equivalent 
• Strong API and integration skills, with ability to design and implement service-layer connections between enterprise applications and data platforms 
• Experience with process mapping and documentation, including BPMN, Visio, or Lucidchart 
• Knowledge of data handling and security practices, including encryption, identity management, and access controls 
• Understanding of CI/CD and DevOps for automation, including version control, automated testing, and deployment pipelines 
• Problem-solving mindset and collaboration skills, with ability to work closely with business teams and senior architects 

Nice to Have 

• Experience with Microsoft Azure, Azure SQL Database, Azure Fabric, and Azure Lakehouse 
• Knowledge of alternative asset management industry trends and regulatory requirements 

Education 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field 
• Advanced degree (MBA, MS, etc.) preferred 

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.

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.