2026 Undergraduate Intern, Risk, Reporting & Analytics

About the job
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. Applications will be open through December 12, 2025, and candidates can submit a maximum of three applications. Please note, we are currently unable to provide sponsorship for our summer internship positions. This includes STEM OTP, H1-B, and other employment-based immigration cases.
Participation in our summer program does not guarantee future employment.

The Role  Oaktree is seeking a summer intern with a 2028 expected graduation date to spend 10-weeks within our Risk, Reporting, and Analytics team. This role will focus on developing and enhancing quantitative models that support portfolio construction, investment research, and risk management across the firm. The position will also involve designing and implementing automated analytical tools and workflows to improve efficiency, insight generation, and portfolio-level analytics.
Responsibilities include:
Design and build robust quantitative models to support portfolio construction, risk analytics, and investment research.
Develop and automate data pipelines and analytical processes using Python, SQL, and modern data engineering technologies.
Explore opportunities to incorporate advanced analytical techniques, including AI-driven automation, to streamline workflows and enhance data interpretation.
Collaborate with data engineers, investment professionals, and technology teams to implement scalable modeling and automation solutions.
Evaluate new datasets, tools, and external data providers to enhance Oaktree’s investment process.
Document and communicate technical concepts, model methodologies, and analytical insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders across the firm.
Qualifications: 
Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills, with strong problem-solving capabilities.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Python and SQL.
Familiarity with databases, data modeling, and statistical methods.
Experience with scientific computing and machine learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn).
Proficiency with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
Exposure to fixed income securities and a foundational understanding of financial instruments and markets.
Curiosity, initiative, and a strong desire to develop new technical and analytical capabilities.
Knowledge of cloud environments (AWS, Azure) is a plus.
Degree in engineering, computer science, financial engineering, operations research, or a related quantitative discipline.
Personal Attributes: 
Self-starter with a demonstrated ability to take initiative.
Responsible, dedicated, and committed to producing high-quality work.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Able to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Team-oriented, with high levels of integrity and professionalism.
Able to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Education Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with a high GPA from a university or college.
Summer Stipend $36/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 AngelesFor 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.