Innovative and proactive outreach and recruitment efforts focused on female and diverse talent
In 2017, Oaktree formalized our strategy to increase Diversity & Inclusion at the firm.
Intended to increase diversity and inclusion at the firm, focusing on female and underrepresented groups within our investment teams and officer-level positions, through enhanced and improved recruitment, talent development, education and awareness, we are employing a four-pillar strategy to achieve this goal:
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Recruitment
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Retention & Development
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Awareness & Education
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Accountability
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Recruitment
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Retention & Development
Programs and employment benefits aimed at retaining and developing Oaktree’s female and diverse populations -
Awareness & Education
Training and other programs around inclusive leadership and to increase awareness of biases that may preclude us from reaping the full benefits of a diverse workforce -
Accountability
Clear communication of D&I expectations by executive leadership to department heads and hiring managers, and the allocation of resources to drive increased transparency, accountability and results in support of our D&I goals
Results from our four-pillar strategy are promising. We continue to make progress toward goals while supporting racial and social justice more broadly in our communities.
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Oaktree is a place of inclusion. We wholeheartedly believe that diversity of backgrounds – race, gender, ethnicity and sexual orientation - contributes to diversity of thought and a deeper understanding of the world in which we live and invest. It is our job as employees, co-workers, managers and as decent people to create an environment of understanding and empathy that both nurtures and celebrates diversity."
Jay Wintrob
Memo to Employees, June 2, 2020
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Oaktree’s founders and senior management have worked to create a harmonious environment and one of shared opportunity and reward, where there is little hierarchy. We love and treasure all of our colleagues and want the best for them, and we revel in their success… It is imperative that all Americans see the recent events as a call for action and work to ensure equality for people of color. I pledge that Oaktree and I will heed this call and listen, learn and act."
Howard Marks
Not Enough, June 11, 2020
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Partnerships
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Employee Networks & Programs
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D&I Councils
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Commitments & Recognition
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Partnerships
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Employee Networks & Programs
Oaktree Pride supports our LGBTQIA+ employees, as well as family and friends of the community. Its mission is to create an inclusive environment that fosters equity and encourages employees to bring “their whole selves to work.”
Oaktree Women Circles (OWC) is a forum for women to support other women at Oaktree, facilitating networking, learning and development. OWC brings together groups of Oaktree women to discuss topics that are meaningful to their personal development. Circles are interactive, enabling participants to share common perspectives and challenges in an intimate, confidential setting.
The mission of Aiding Caregivers & Parents at Oaktree through Resources and Networks (ACORN) is to foster communication among Oaktree parents and caregivers and empower each other through education and support.
Oaktree Abilities strives to remove physical, attitudinal, social and systemic barriers related to disabilities. The group seeks to support Oaktree’s employees and families, as well as the broader community, and create an accessible environment where everyone can reach their full potential.
Oaktree’s Mentorship Program is sponsored by our Women’s Leadership Council and United Groups Connect. It was created to form, cultivate and maintain mutually-beneficial developmental relationships between mentors and mentees at Oaktree. The program supports talent development, enhances connectivity across the firm and increases knowledge sharing. Many Oaktree volunteers also mentor students and young professionals through our various external partnerships such as AltFinance, Girls Who Invest, SEO and GROW Mentoring.
TreeTalk is Oaktree’s Los Angeles-based “Toastmasters Club” where employees practice public speaking and leadership skills in a safe and supportive environment.
Focused on our colleagues with 10 years or less of work experience, Early Careers Network (ECN) is focused on building community in regional offices with shared activities of interest including cooking groups, hiking and walking tours, book clubs and sports teams.
The Oaktree Sustainability Network aims to spread sustainability awareness among Oaktree’s employees, increase employee engagement on sustainability topics and initiatives both at the office and in our personal lives and communities, and improve Oaktree’s operational practices across all aspects of the business.
Sponsored by United Groups Connect (UGC), UGC Heritage Celebrations are organized by volunteer teams that host multi-cultural programming in celebration of national heritage months. UGC is devoted to amplifying diverse voices to increase awareness of social justice, racial equality and cultural identity at Oaktree.
Oaktree Pride supports our LGBTQIA+ employees, as well as family and friends of the community. Its mission is to create an inclusive environment that fosters equity and encourages employees to bring “their whole selves to work.”
Oaktree Women Circles (OWC) is a forum for women to support other women at Oaktree, facilitating networking, learning and development. OWC brings together groups of Oaktree women to discuss topics that are meaningful to their personal development. Circles are interactive, enabling participants to share common perspectives and challenges in an intimate, confidential setting.
The mission of Aiding Caregivers & Parents at Oaktree through Resources and Networks (ACORN) is to foster communication among Oaktree parents and caregivers and empower each other through education and support.
Oaktree Abilities strives to remove physical, attitudinal, social and systemic barriers related to disabilities. The group seeks to support Oaktree’s employees and families, as well as the broader community, and create an accessible environment where everyone can reach their full potential.
Oaktree’s Mentorship Program is sponsored by our Women’s Leadership Council and United Groups Connect. It was created to form, cultivate and maintain mutually-beneficial developmental relationships between mentors and mentees at Oaktree. The program supports talent development, enhances connectivity across the firm and increases knowledge sharing. Many Oaktree volunteers also mentor students and young professionals through our various external partnerships such as AltFinance, Girls Who Invest, SEO and GROW Mentoring.
TreeTalk is Oaktree’s Los Angeles-based “Toastmasters Club” where employees practice public speaking and leadership skills in a safe and supportive environment.
Focused on our colleagues with 10 years or less of work experience, Early Careers Network (ECN) is focused on building community in regional offices with shared activities of interest including cooking groups, hiking and walking tours, book clubs and sports teams.
The Oaktree Sustainability Network aims to spread sustainability awareness among Oaktree’s employees, increase employee engagement on sustainability topics and initiatives both at the office and in our personal lives and communities, and improve Oaktree’s operational practices across all aspects of the business.
Sponsored by United Groups Connect (UGC), UGC Heritage Celebrations are organized by volunteer teams that host multi-cultural programming in celebration of national heritage months. UGC is devoted to amplifying diverse voices to increase awareness of social justice, racial equality and cultural identity at Oaktree.
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D&I Councils
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Commitments & Recognition
Oaktree's Future Leaders Program
Oaktree's Future Leaders Program is an opportunity for undergraduate students from underrepresented backgrounds to gain exposure to credit investing. Approximately 150 students will be selected through an application process to participate in a two-day intensive credit investing training session in April 2023 taught by senior Oaktree professionals.
