Vice President, Data Quality

Los Angeles, CA, United States

Our Company

Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments, with $192 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2024. 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 23 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

Responsibilities

As a Vice President overseeing our Data Quality function, you will be responsible for implementing best practices in data quality processes and methodologies across the organization. Your role will involve deploying data quality reporting, monitoring, and SLAs into operational areas. Additionally, you will advise on product and operational improvements necessary to optimize data quality and availably at scale. Responsibilities include:

Develop and implement best practices in data quality processes and methodologies. Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in data quality management to ensure the organization remains competitive and compliant.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data quality measures into existing systems and processes. Work closely with IT, functional areas, and business units to ensure alignment of data quality initiatives with organizational goals and objectives.

Provide strategic guidance on data operating models across the organization. Evaluate current processes and workflows to identify areas for improvement and recommend changes to optimize data quality and availability.

Implement data quality reporting, monitoring, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) into operational areas across the organization. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify key metrics and establish benchmarks for data quality.

Continuously monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of data quality measures. Identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions to enhance data quality and mitigate risks.

Establish performance metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track the effectiveness of data quality measures. Regularly report on the performance of data quality initiatives to senior management and key stakeholders.

Create a centralized Issue Management and Resolution function to monitor, match, and resolve data quality issues efficiently.

Qualifications 8-10 years of relevant experience in data management, data quality, or a related field.

Proven track record of implementing data quality processes in large organizations.

Strong understanding of data quality methodologies.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong leadership and communication skills.

Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

Personal Attributes Relationship Building ; works effectively with strong, diverse teams of people with multiple perspectives, talents, and backgrounds. He or she is known for doing what is best irrespective of politics and is comfortable with consensus building (at multiple levels) and soliciting constructive feedback; ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of participants including upper management, clients, other departments, and 3rd party providers.

Communication ; strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills; ability to present complex material.

Independence & Collaboration ; experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment; must be able to drive work effectively with limited supervision (at times) while representing department interests and concerns.

Work Ethic ; focus on continual development, performance, accountability, and self-motivation.

Flexibility & Organization ; adapt to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities; proven ability to multi-task and efficiently manage time across competing activities/resources; able to effectively prioritize, execute tasks, and thrive in a high-pressure fast paced environment.

Intellectual Curiosity ; energized by learning new things and engaging across a wide range of issues; must have strong problem-solving skills; understand the importance of attention to detail, adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products; displays a technical aptitude that lends itself to learning and mastering new technologies.

Driving Results ; sets aggressive timelines and objectives to drive results, conveys a sense of urgency, and drives issues to closure; is a self-starter committed to achieving results and has a strong sense of ownership and follow-through.

Judgement : makes recommendations and decisions that balance a variety of factors.

Base Salary Range

$160,000 - $200,000

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.