Full-Time

Associate – Investor Relations

Credit, Direct Lending

Updated on 12/20/2024

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

Junior, Mid

New York, NY, USA

Category
Investment Banking
Private Equity
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Market Research
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • 2+ years of relevant work experience which can include investment banking, asset management and/or alternative investments.
  • Experience with investor relations/business development from a placement agent/private direct lending fund, asset manager or private equity firm preferred.
  • Investment and leveraged finance experience preferred.
  • Series 7, 63 and SIE or ability to obtain.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, placing a high priority on accuracy and organization.
  • Problem solver with ability to research solutions and suggest resolutions.
  • Highly motivated with the ability to set priorities, multitask and monitor own workload to meet aggressive deadlines.
  • Takes initiative and has a strong work ethic.
  • Demonstrated experience working in a team environment with multiple tasks.
  • Highly proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Responsibilities
  • Develop marketing and due diligence materials such as private placement memorandums (PPM), pitch books and due diligence questionnaires (DDQs) for investment vehicles.
  • Prepare request for proposals, questionnaires and data requests related to investor due diligence.
  • Assist team with monthly, quarterly and year-end fund reporting as well as ad-hoc investor requests.
  • Work directly with investors, business development team and various other groups to communicate strategies, follow-up on investor/prospect specific inquiries and develop materials for use by the direct lending team, marketing team and other professionals as required.
  • Work across functions to obtain and synthesize information from the deal, reporting and accounting teams in order to prepare communication materials.
  • Conduct market and competitor research.
  • Create presentations and coordinate logistics for Annual General Meeting, investor meetings and conference calls.
  • Work on strategic projects for new business development initiatives.

Ares Management is a global alternative investment manager that offers a variety of investment solutions across different asset classes, such as credit, private equity, real estate, and infrastructure. The company works with a wide range of clients, including institutional investors, corporations, and wealthy individuals, providing them with both primary and secondary investment opportunities. Ares Management's approach focuses on generating consistent returns by adapting to various market conditions and providing flexible capital to support businesses. This strategy helps create value for both stakeholders and communities. The company earns revenue through management fees, performance fees, and investment income from the funds it manages.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$3.2B

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1997

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for private credit solutions amid tightening bank lending standards.
  • Growing interest in logistics real estate investments due to e-commerce rise.
  • Advancements in AI enhance investment decision-making and operational efficiencies.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition in private credit market may squeeze margins.
  • Potential overexposure to logistics real estate sector could lead to vulnerabilities.
  • Departure of key personnel may disrupt operations and client relationships.

What makes Ares Management unique

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

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