Senior Vice President, Enterprise Architecture

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 Senior Vice President to lead our Enterprise Architecture team, reporting to the CTO. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining and evolving Oaktree's enterprise-wide architecture vision across applications, data, cloud, and security.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in enterprise architecture frameworks, cloud architecture, data and AI, and security and compliance. They will be able to partner with business leaders to align architecture with corporate strategy, drive cloud adoption, and embed AI/GenAI into enterprise platforms.

• We are looking for a hands-on senior leader who will oversee the functions of 3 teams: Tech Architecture, Automation (RPA and Agentic AI), and Integrations (service layer, data fabric)
• Define and evolve enterprise architecture vision that balances business growth, operational efficiency, and AI-driven innovation
• Map out business workflows and technology support to identify areas for improvement
• Drive cloud adoption and modernize the technology landscape through decoupled/microservices architectures and event-driven patterns
• Embed AI/GenAI into enterprise platforms to drive intelligent workflows and data enrichment
• Establish architectural standards and guardrails to ensure consistency, scalability, and resilience
• Partner with business/product leadership to align architecture roadmaps with corporate strategy and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with Data Org to drive data platform evolution and ensure data is trusted, discoverable, and AI/ML ready
• Work with security org to ensure security and compliance by design
• Mentor and influence engineering, data, and infrastructure teams to cultivate an "architecture as an enabler" culture
• Manage architecture roadmaps and ensure alignment with business priorities
• Develop and manage budget and resource plans for the Enterprise Architecture team

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, with a focus on cloud architecture, data and AI, and security and compliance
• Deep expertise in enterprise and solution architecture frameworks, with ability to tailor for agility and speed
• Knowledge of RPA tools such as UiPath and Agentic AI tools such as N8N, LangFlow/LangGraph
• Cloud architecture mastery across Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform, covering IaaS/PaaS, container orchestration, serverless, and hybrid models
• Strong data and AI background, with knowledge of modern data architectures and AI/ML pipelines
• Proficiency in integration patterns, including API gateways, event streaming, and iPaaS
• Security and compliance fluency, with knowledge of identity management, zero trust architectures, and regulatory frameworks
• Enterprise SaaS and ecosystem understanding, with experience stitching together a unified architecture
• Hands-on technical credibility, with ability to read code, evaluate design tradeoffs, and partner effectively with engineers
• Proven leadership and communication skills, with ability to influence executive stakeholders and build consensus across diverse teams

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

• Strategic Visionary: Able to set a clear direction for Technology change management, anticipate obstacles, and articulate long-term plans that align with organizational goals.
• 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.
• Change Champion: Demonstrates a genuine passion for continuous improvement, inspires others to embrace change, and persistently advocates for innovation.
• 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

$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.