Full-Time

Associate – Product Management and Investor Relations

Liquid Credit

Posted on 10/25/2024

Ares Management

Ares Management

1,001-5,000 employees

Global alternative investment management firm

Venture Capital
Financial Services
Real Estate

Compensation Overview

$120k - $145kAnnually

+ Bonus

Mid

Culver City, CA, USA

Category
Product Management
Product Marketing
Product
Required Skills
Product Management
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university, preferably in a related field (economics, finance, accounting or marketing).
  • 2-4 years in financial industry, preferably with experience in fixed income
  • FINRA Series 7, 63 and SIE licenses required (or ability to obtain within 3 months from start date)
  • Proven ability to apply judgment, creativity, and writing skills in developing and editing content
  • Exceptional attention to detail, placing a high priority on accuracy and organization
  • Problem solver with ability to research solutions and suggest resolutions
  • Strong work ethic including proactively addressing projects at hand and improving processes
  • Demonstrated experience working in a team environment with multiple tasks and strict deadlines
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and represent the firm in a professional manner
  • Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
Responsibilities
  • Support Product Specialists who provide information and expertise on firm strategies and products to clients and marketing teams
  • Assist Product Specialists with monthly, quarterly and year-end portfolio reporting as well as ad-hoc investor requests
  • Develop and update qualitative and quantitative firm and strategy information in consultant databases and RFPs for syndicated loan, high yield bond and multi-asset credit strategies
  • Ensure integrity of data maintained in the centralized response database for RFP Team
  • Work closely with Product Specialists to build client materials and various prospect/marketing collateral, including PowerPoint presentations, updating market and fund specific data within existing materials on a monthly, quarterly or ad hoc basis
  • Tailor materials to reflect the current market environment and meet the needs of various users
  • Interface and develop strong working relationships with all internal subject matter experts of the firm including portfolio management, marketing, compliance, legal, performance, risk, operations, and human resources
  • Streamline processes by creating more efficient methods of gathering, sorting, accessing data
  • Ensure consistency of data and other information across all materials
  • Assist with and participate in client meetings including the preparation of agendas, coordination of participants, and customization of materials

Ares Management is a global investment manager that specializes in alternative investments across various asset classes, including credit, private equity, real estate, and infrastructure. The company offers investment solutions to a wide range of clients, such as institutional investors, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals, providing both primary and secondary investment opportunities. Ares Management's approach focuses on generating consistent returns by adapting to different market conditions and leveraging a collaborative investment strategy. Unlike many traditional investment firms, Ares emphasizes providing flexible capital to support businesses and create value for stakeholders and communities. The company earns revenue through management fees, performance fees, and investment income from its managed funds.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$3.2B

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1997

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Ares' acquisition of BootstrapLabs enhances its AI strategy and operational efficiencies.
  • The $1.4 billion private credit deal with Blackstone showcases Ares' large-scale credit capabilities.
  • Expansion into Australia's wealth channel indicates growth in private equity secondaries.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition in private credit could squeeze Ares' profit margins.
  • Potential overvaluation in logistics real estate may impact future returns.
  • Departure of key personnel could disrupt operations and client relationships.

What makes Ares Management unique

  • Ares Management offers diverse investment solutions across credit, private equity, and real estate.
  • The firm provides flexible capital to support businesses and create stakeholder value.
  • Ares leverages a collaborative investment approach to generate returns in various market cycles.

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