Login Press Contact Us Careers Home About Investors Strategies People Insights Investment Philosophy Business Principles Responsible Investing Our Communities Matter Diversity & Inclusion Home> About> Diversity & Inclusion Diversity & Inclusion In 2017, Oaktree formalized what had been for many years an informal Diversity & Inclusion strategy 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: Recruitment Innovative and proactive outreach and recruitment efforts focused on female and diverse talent 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. "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 Read Memo Oaktree's D&I Councils Drive strategic initiatives across the firm to achieve D&I goals Employee Resources Encourage inclusivity and engagement for all employees Partnerships Oaktree partners with schools, student groups and organizations. Oaktree’s Future Leaders Program Congratulations to those students who participated in our April 2021 program. We welcomed 150 students from 50 colleges over the course of two days. Applications for our Spring 2022 program will go live later this fall. Please check back in Fall 2021 to apply. "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 Read Memo About Investment Philosophy Business Principles Responsible Investing Our Communities Matter Diversity & Inclusion Investors Institutional Investors Financial Professionals Individual Investors Public Unitholders Strategies Credit Private Equity Real Assets Listed Equities People Senior Executives and Directors Investment Professionals Marketing and Client Relations Corporate Insights Memos from Howard Marks Oaktree Insights Videos Podcasts Brookfield Careers Contact Us Press Login © 2007-2021 Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. All rights reserved. Securities offered through OCM Investments, LLC (Member FINRA), a subsidiary of Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. Terms and Conditions Privacy Policy Disclosures Form CRS We use cookies to perform analytics. By clicking on Accept you consent to this and to the sharing of your analytic data with our partners. You can change your mind at anytime. Click here to find out more including details about your rights. Manage My Preferences Opt Out All Accept All