Mr. Ofer joined Oaktree in 1995. Prior to joining Oaktree, Mr. Ofer was co-portfolio manager of the International Convertible Value portfolios at Trust Company of the West. After joining TCW in 1984, he initially served as an Equity Research Analyst specializing in the field of technology, after which he joined the High Yield and Convertible Securities unit as a Credit Analyst in 1986. In 1989, he began to manage investments in “busted” convertible portfolios. Mr. Ofer holds a B.A. degree in Mathematics from Reed College and an M.B.A. in Accounting and Finance from the University of Chicago.