2026 Undergraduate Intern, Sourcing & Origination
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.
For additional information please visit our website at www.oaktreecapital.com. More information about our summer development program can be found here. Participation in our summer program does not guarantee future employment.
Responsibilities
Oaktree is seeking summer interns with a 2027 or 2028 expected graduation date. The Interns will work with the Sourcing & Origination team and support the Strategic Credit strategy while being part of our international internship program. As part of this program you will have contact with senior leaders and opportunities to participate in events in and outside of the Oaktree office.
Responsibilities include:
• Assist the team in performing quantitative and qualitative analysis on new deal opportunities including detailed financial modeling and reports
• Assist the team develop and maintain business and industry due diligence on both the deal opportunity transaction side, and business development pipeline side
• Assisting in conducting deal structuring, legal documentation, negotiations and post-closing deal monitoring
Qualifications
• Some knowledge of financial modeling and analytical skills, basic understanding of financial statements and accounting
• Interest and/or knowledge of financial markets
• Strong skills on Excel
• Familiarity with Salesforce is a plus, but not required
• Familiarity with private equity, private debt and other illiquid assets, as well as credit instruments (high yield bonds, senior loans and convertible securities) is a plus, but not required
Personal Attributes
• The successful candidate will have outstanding initiative and be a self-starter
• The candidate must have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Outstanding organization skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Team-oriented and collaborative, and must possess strong integrity and professionalism
Education
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree with a high GPA from a university or college.
Summer Stipend
$43/hour
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.
