Vice President, Enterprise Automation

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 1,400 employees and offices in 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.

The Technology department at Oaktree Capital Management delivers secure, scalable, and innovative solutions that power the firm's global investment and business operations. Through strong partnerships across the company, we drive digital transformation, advance operational efficiency, and provide a trusted data foundation to create measurable impact for Oaktree's teams, clients, and partners.

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Responsibilities

We are seeking a seasoned Vice President to lead our Enterprise Automation team, driving adoption of RPA and agentic AI across the firm. The successful candidate will be responsible for building an automation center of excellence and overseeing design and deployment of intelligent workflows. This role reports into the Head of Enterprise Architecture in the Tech org.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in RPA platforms, workflow automation, and agentic AI, with expertise in UiPath, Scribe, N8n , and related platforms. They will be able to partner with business leaders and process owners to identify automation opportunities and prioritize initiatives based on business impact.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the enterprise automation strategy, defining and executing a roadmap for RPA, workflow automation, and agentic AI adoption
• Oversee the design, build, and deployment of automation solutions using UiPath, ScribeHow, N8n, and related platforms
• Partner with business leaders and process owners to identify automation opportunities and prioritize initiatives
• Establish automation governance and standards, including reusable frameworks and security guardrails
• Integrate automation with Oaktree's data and systems ecosystem for end-to-end digital workflows
• Drive AI-augmented automation, embedding GenAI/agentic AI into workflows to go beyond RPA's rule-based limits
• Measure and communicate value delivered, building metrics on time savings, error reduction, and compliance risk mitigation
• Build and lead an automation center of excellence to scale best practices, talent, and vendor partnerships

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in automation, with a focus on RPA, workflow automation, and agentic AI
• Hands-on expertise with RPA platforms, including UiPath, Scribe, and Automation Anywhere
• Experience with agentic AI orchestration tools, including N8n, LangChain, and Microsoft Copilot Studio
• Integration and API knowledge, with ability to connect RPA/AI workflows with enterprise applications and data lakes
• Strong process mapping and re-engineering skills, with expertise in documenting and optimizing workflows
• Knowledge of AI/ML/GenAI models, with ability to design use cases that leverage large language models
• Governance and security awareness, with ability to embed audit trails and access controls into automation workflows
• Experience building Automation CoEs, with proven track record in scaling automation across multiple functions and geographies
• Leadership and collaboration skills, with ability to influence stakeholders and mentor engineers and analysts

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

Personal Attributes

• Resilience and Adaptability: Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments and remains composed under pressure or in the face of uncertainty.
• Analytical Thinker: Utilizes critical thinking skills to assess complex situations, identify root causes, and craft effective, data-driven solutions.
• Collaborative and Empathetic: Fosters a culture of partnership, listens actively to diverse viewpoints, and understands the needs of both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Integrity and Accountability: Leads by example, upholding the highest ethical standards and taking ownership of outcomes-both successes and setbacks.
• Results-Oriented: Maintains focus on achieving measurable outcomes, balancing strategic goals with hands-on execution.
• Exceptional Communication: Articulates complex ideas and change strategies clearly and persuasively, tailoring messaging for varied audiences.
• Emotional Intelligence: Navigates sensitive situations with diplomacy, self-awareness, and empathy, building trust across all organizational levels.
• Comfortable Navigating Ambiguity: Approaches uncertain or evolving situations with confidence and composure, leveraging curiosity and open-mindedness to find clarity and drive progress amidst complexity.

Education

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

Base Salary Range

$160,000-$210,000

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.