Jim Van Steenkiste

Mr. Van Steenkiste is managing director and co-portfolio manager in the European Principal Group, where his primary responsibilities include portfolio construction and management, oversight of the team’s investment professionals and overall management of the investment strategy.  Prior to joining Oaktree in the Los Angeles office in 2002, Mr. Van Steenkiste worked for UBS Warburg LLC as an investment banking analyst, gaining experience in financings, restructurings, LBO’s, recapitalizations, and mergers and acquisitions.  Prior thereto, he worked at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette as an investment banking analyst.  Mr. Van Steenkiste received a B.B.A. degree with an emphasis in finance and accounting from the School of Business Administration at the University of Michigan.