
Oaktree Capital Management General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 10 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Oaktree Capital Management.
Internship
The interview process spanned a month and involved three rounds. The first round was with an HR representative, followed by two interviews with team members. The team was communicative throughout the process. It was mentioned that limited technical knowledge is necessary for the interview. Candidates should be aware of the company’s strategies and have researched the markets.
- Can you tell me about a company you've been following?
- How do you gather information about financial markets?
Intern
The interview process involved two rounds. The first was a chat with the recruiter, and the second involved meeting with the specific teams. It was a very easygoing process, and the team communicated really well throughout. It was a positive experience all around. Everyone was friendly and approachable, and they seemed more interested in getting to know you as a person.
- Can you tell us a bit about yourself?
- What do you consider your main strengths and areas for development?
- What motivated you to apply for this particular position or our company?
Intern
Had a first round interview with HR. After the application process, I was contacted via phone for an off-cycle role for the Hong Kong office. It was a behavioral interview, not very technical, mostly discussing my CV, past internship experiences, and university. It was a bilingual interview because the role required English and Chinese.
- Can you tell me why you applied for this role?
- What is your understanding of Oaktree?
- Describe a time you faced a problem and how you resolved it.
Oaktree Capital Management General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Oaktree Capital Management interview reports.
“Could you explain how depreciation impacts the three main financial statements?”
Read reports →“Can you explain the differences between Credit and Equity Investing?”
Read reports →“How do you gather information about financial markets?”
Read reports →“What is your understanding of Oaktree?”
Read reports →“Why would you choose Oaktree Capital Management over one of their competitors?”
Read report →“What motivates your desire to relocate to the East Coast?”
Read report →“What is your motivation for pursuing Private Credit?”
Read report →“Can you explain your specific interest in Oaktree?”
Read report →“What are your aspirations for your future career?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 10 Oaktree Capital Management interview reports.