Full-Time
Senior Associate
Real Estate Development, Marq Logistics
Ares Management
1,001-5,000 employees
Alternative investment manager across asset classes
No salary listed
Madrid, Spain
In Person
On-site in Madrid; no remote work stated.
Bachelor's
 Real Estate (1) |
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 Operations & Logistics (1) |
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- Relevant undergraduate degree required.
- 5 to 10 years’ post-qualification property/development experience, gained in brokerage, development, investment, or property finance.
- Strong knowledge of the Spanish industrial and logistics market.
- Commercial awareness and human relationship skills.
- Ability to identify and originate new business opportunities
- Commercial mindset with a focus on value creation and long-term relationships.
- Strong knowledge of the leasing, land, acquisition, development and disposal process.
- Understanding of, and ability to negotiate, the required legal processes for transactions and leases.
- Understanding of real estate marketing strategies
- Coordination of asset launches, promotional campaigns and client presentations
- Customer‑centric approach to asset visibility and reputation
- Organisation / management and delegation skills.
- Understanding of the entire development and construction process.
- Fluent English required due to continued communication with international customers’ HQ, core departments, and other regional offices.
- Define and execute the land acquisition and control strategy for the Spain unit.
- Appraise, underwrite, acquire and manage land control positions in core markets, aligned with the business plan.
- Lead viability studies by managing pursuit budgets and advisors (broker, lawyer, architect, etc.).
- Assess feasibility, master plans, costs, programme and constraints, and manage development risk.
- Understand and edit financial underwriting (IRR, MoC, margin and stabilised yield) to meet risk-adjusted return targets.
- Produce development business cases using market data and intelligence; monitor macro and market dynamics (demand, supply, take-up, competitors) to inform strategy, pricing and leasing.
- Manage key-account relationships with customers and external stakeholders (authorities, brokers, leasing agents, vendors and consultants).
- Maintain the highest level of responsibility and professionalism with public entities and governmental bodies.
- Underwrite and compile proposals and lead commercial/legal negotiations (including build-to-suit and leasing).
- Monitor and report deal financial performance against original underwriting.
- Maintain tenant relationships and oversee lease agreements, ensuring compliance and timely renewals.
- Deliver reporting for the Managing Director and Core Support (business plan, cash flows, acquisition and development pipeline), plus ad-hoc requests.
- Support the preparation of screening and Investment Committee memorandums for internal approval.
- Collaborate with the technical team in Madrid, European colleagues, and Investment/Portfolio Management to align execution with fund strategy.
- Execute leasing and commercialisation with Asset Management (market assessment, pricing, negotiations and lease contracting).
- Plan and deliver marketing to support leasing and the Marq Logistics brand (promotion, marketing plan, image/reputation) and track customer satisfaction (surveys and market studies).
- Generate cross-selling opportunities across the platform and service lines.
Ares Management pools capital from institutions, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals into funds across credit, private equity, real estate, and infrastructure to help clients grow their wealth. It operates by assembling diversified investment vehicles, deploying capital to buy assets or lend money, and earning money from management fees, performance fees, and investment income. What sets it apart is its collaborative, multi-asset approach and flexible capital across markets and cycles, backed by a large, diverse client base. Its goal is to deliver steady, attractive returns for clients while supporting businesses and communities through different market cycles.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
1997
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- AUM reached $671 billion on July 31, 2026, with $170 billion dry powder.
- Wealth-platform fundraising rose 15% in Q2 2026, expanding beyond institutional dependence.
- European Commission approval for Plenitude keeps Ares exposed to infrastructure and energy-transition capital.
What critics are saying
- WSJ on July 30, 2026 reported rising software-loan defaults and markdowns.
- Non-traded BDC redemptions from non-U.S. family offices pressure wealth-channel stability in 2026.
- Leonard Green talks create integration distraction and valuation risk through late 2026.
What makes Ares Management unique
- Ares Management spans credit, real assets, and secondaries, reducing dependence on one engine.
- July 31, 2026 fundraising hit $36 billion, proving unmatched distribution breadth.
- Its private-credit platform closed $8.2 billion across 69 direct-lending deals in Q2 2026.
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Company News
Ares Management met Wall Street's revenue expectations in Q2 2026, with sales rising 25.6% year on year to $1.28 billion. The alternative asset manager's non-GAAP profit of $1.29 per share slightly exceeded analyst estimates by 1.4%. The firm achieved record quarterly fundraising of $36 billion across 90 funds and vehicles. Notably, 70% of capital raised came from outside its four largest credit fund families, signalling increasing diversification. However, operating margin declined to 19.4% from 25.9% in the same quarter last year. The compression resulted from elevated general and administrative expenses, including investments in technology, distribution, and front-office capacity. CEO Michael Arougheti highlighted strong institutional demand, with institutions now representing approximately 75% of assets under management. The wealth channel grew over 25% annualized, with expansion into interval fund structures for mass affluent investors. Management expressed confidence in continued growth through its diversified platform, citing robust pipelines in direct lending, infrastructure, and digital assets.
Marks leaves Ares to become Lysara CFO. Ben Marks has joined Lysara, a pan-European platform developing and operating commercial fleet-charging and parking infrastructure, as chief financial officer (CFO). He joins from Ares, following its acquisition of the international business of GLP Capital Partners, where he held the role of finance director and then CFO of the European business. He began his career at PwC before spending 15 years at Berkeley Group from 2004. "I have had the pleasure of working for a series of businesses across the real estate sector and beyond," Marks said. "Lysara, for me, combines the best of each of these. It is assembling the land, the power and the customer relationships that the electrification of Europe's commercial fleets requires. And this will bring with it huge capital requirements and many broad challenges from scaling across the continent. I'm incredibly excited to be joining a top-tier team and about what lies ahead." The appointment puts the platform's leadership fully in place for its ongoing expansion across the UK and Europe. Scott Parsons, formerly chief operating officer of Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield and before that at Landsec, has led Lysara since May 2025 and was joined shortly after by former Landsec colleague Jason Wade as chief investment officer. Parsons said: "Through his time in the Big Four, housebuilding, logistics and fund management, Ben has a wonderful mix of experience that we are delighted to have on board. His appointment underscores our ability to continue scaling across Europe as we seek out new opportunities for well-connected developments and urban fleet charging partnerships." Lysara is backed by GreenPoint Partners with an initial £340m commitment.
Ares Management reported record fundraising of over $36 billion during Q2 2026, marking its largest quarterly inflow to date. The capital raise increased the firm's assets under management and created its biggest forward investment pipeline. The New York-based alternative asset manager posted revenue of $1.43 billion and net income of $150.64 million for the quarter. Ares now manages $671 billion in assets with $170 billion of dry powder available for deployment. During the quarter, the company closed approximately $8.2 billion in US direct lending commitments across 69 transactions. Ares declared a quarterly dividend of $1.35 per Class A share, though analysts noted the payout is not fully covered by earnings or free cash flow.
Ares Management closes $8.2B in direct lending deals as private credit powers M&A boom. Private credit continues to cement its position as one of the most influential forces in corporate finance. Ares Management Corporation has announced that its credit funds committed approximately $8.2 billion across 69 U.S. direct lending transactions during the second quarter of 2026, underscoring sustained demand for non-bank financing in an increasingly competitive dealmaking environment. Over the 12 months ended June 30, 2026, Ares completed approximately $52.3 billion in commitments across 347 transactions, reflecting the firm's expanding role in financing acquisitions, recapitalizations, and long-term corporate growth strategies across multiple industries. Rather than concentrating on a single sector, Ares backed transactions spanning industrial manufacturing, engineering services, aerospace, financial services, insurance, automotive, infrastructure, and entertainment - highlighting the growing breadth of today's private credit market. Private credit continues to replace traditional bank lending. The latest figures reinforce a trend that has reshaped leveraged finance over the past several years. As banks continue to face tighter capital requirements and regulatory scrutiny, alternative asset managers such as Ares have become increasingly important financing partners for private equity sponsors. Direct lenders are now routinely leading multi-billion-dollar acquisition financings that would historically have been syndicated through investment banks. The result is faster execution, flexible deal structures, and customized financing packages that appeal to both sponsors and portfolio companies. Ares' second-quarter activity demonstrates how private credit has evolved from an alternative financing option into a mainstream source of acquisition capital. Acquisition financing dominates the quarter. Most of Ares' announced transactions supported sponsor-backed acquisitions or expansion initiatives. Among the most notable deals was financing for Mill Point Capital-backed AeriTek, supporting its acquisition of National Refrigeration & A/C Products (NRAC). The transaction strengthens AeriTek's position in commercial refrigeration and foodservice equipment manufacturing, sectors benefiting from ongoing investment in food retail and hospitality infrastructure. Another significant transaction supported Advent International's acquisition of Atwell, a large engineering, consulting, and construction management company serving power and energy, residential and commercial development, and digital infrastructure markets. The financing reflects continued investor interest in infrastructure-related businesses as demand for energy transition projects and data center development accelerates. Financial services and insurance remain active. Ares also expanded its exposure to financial services through multiple transactions. The firm arranged financing supporting Carlyle-backed MAI Capital Management, enabling the wealth management company to continue executing its acquisition strategy. Consolidation remains one of the defining trends within registered investment advisors and wealth management firms, with scale becoming increasingly important for technology investment and client servicing. Similarly, Ares supported BayPine's acquisition of Relation Insurance, one of the largest insurance brokerage platforms in the United States. Insurance brokerages have remained attractive acquisition targets thanks to recurring revenue models and resilient demand across commercial and personal insurance markets. Aerospace, manufacturing and infrastructure continue attracting capital. Industrial businesses also featured prominently throughout the quarter. Ares provided incremental financing for Precinmac, supporting continued expansion of its precision manufacturing operations that serve aerospace, defense, semiconductor, power generation, and space industries. The transaction highlights sustained investment in advanced manufacturing amid renewed focus on domestic industrial capacity. The firm also financed growth initiatives at Sunvair Aerospace Group, a provider of aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services. Global aviation continues to experience strong maintenance demand as airlines extend aircraft lifecycles while awaiting deliveries of new fleets. Infrastructure-related services represented another major investment theme. Ares supported Frontline Road Safety Holdings, a nationwide provider of roadway and airport pavement marking services, reflecting continued investment in transportation infrastructure and public works projects across the United States. Meanwhile, financing for Valcourt Group supports continued growth in building envelope maintenance and restoration, a market benefiting from aging commercial real estate assets that require specialized maintenance rather than replacement. Consumer and entertainment businesses also receive support. Not every transaction focused on industrial sectors. Ares participated in financing Monomoy Capital Partners' acquisition of Jiffy Lube International, one of North America's largest automotive service franchisors, operating more than 2,000 service centers and serving approximately 19 million customers annually. The firm also backed Firebird Music, supporting the Raine Group-backed company's continued expansion. Firebird represents a newer generation of music businesses that combine artist management, recorded music, intellectual property ownership, branding, and rights management into integrated entertainment platforms. Why it matters. The sheer scale of Ares' lending activity illustrates how private credit has become an essential pillar of today's M&A ecosystem. With $52.3 billion deployed over the past year, Ares continues to demonstrate that alternative lenders are no longer simply filling financing gaps left by banks - they are increasingly leading complex, sponsor-backed transactions across virtually every major industry. The diversity of sectors represented in the firm's latest portfolio also suggests that private equity sponsors remain active despite higher interest rates and evolving market conditions. Companies tied to infrastructure, aerospace, engineering, financial services, manufacturing, and essential business services continue attracting significant institutional capital. 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Ares Management reported second-quarter revenue of $1.43 billion, beating analyst estimates of $1.28 billion by 11.7%. The alternative asset manager's non-GAAP earnings per share of $1.29 slightly exceeded the $1.27 consensus estimate. The company's assets under management reached $671.3 billion, surpassing analyst expectations of $663.7 billion. This represents 17.3% year-on-year growth and a 1.1% beat on estimates. Ares posted year-on-year revenue growth of 39.9% in the quarter. Fee-related earnings totalled $491.1 million. The company's market capitalisation stands at $27.99 billion. Over the past five years, Ares has grown revenue at a 22.5% compounded annual growth rate, accelerating to 26% over the last two years.