Associate – Credit
Ares Management
Associate – Credit
Ares Management
Alternative investment manager across asset classes
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Performing detailed financial and market analysis that forms the basis for decisions on new debt and/or equity investments of the firm
Screening new investment opportunities
Preparing various complex excel financial models including cash flow analysis, debt sizing and structuring
Preparing investment committee memos
Analyzing investment performance including maintaining and updating investment valuations and financial models as well as keeping track of relevant current market activities
Preparing quarterly portfolio reports summarizing changes in performance and updating forecasts
Assisting in investment closings
Meeting with management teams and sponsors when assessing new investment opportunities and monitoring the existing portfolio
Additional duties include providing direct support as deemed necessary by senior management
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent required
Minimum of 1.5 years of relevant investment banking or principal investing experience by the start date
Strong intellect with solid quantitative, financial and analytical skills
Advanced MS Excel modeling skills (v-lookup, macros, pivot tables) and MS PowerPoint skills
Self-motivated and driven; ability to work effectively in a collegial, fast moving, demanding, and dynamic environment.
Creative problem solver.
Exceptional interpersonal skills.
Impeccable integrity and trustworthiness
Reporting Relationships
Compensation
The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus. Note, the range takes into account a broad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role.
The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings. Ares U.S. Core Benefits include Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans; 401(k) program with company match; Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA); Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution; Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance; Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit.
Ares offers a number of additional benefits including access to a world-class medical advisory team, a mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry, a mindfulness and wellbeing app, financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor, new parent leave, reproductive and adoption assistance, emergency backup care, matching gift program, education sponsorship program, and much more.
There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.
Alternative investment manager across asset classes
Ares Management is a global manager of alternative investments spanning credit, private equity, real estate, and infrastructure for institutions, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals, offering both primary and secondary investment opportunities. It pools client capital into diversified funds and investment vehicles to buy assets or provide loans across asset classes, earning management and performance fees as well as investment income from its funds. The firm differentiates itself with a collaborative, multi-asset approach and flexible capital across markets and cycles, supported by its large scale and broad client base. Its goal is to deliver steady, attractive returns for clients while financing businesses and projects across market cycles.
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