Analyst/Associate, Product Management and Investor Relations, Direct Lending
Ares Management, New York, New York, us, 10261
Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.
Ares is currently searching for a highly motivated, detail-oriented team player to join as an Analyst or Associate on the U.S. Direct Lending Product Management and Investor Relations team based in the New York office.
Ares U.S. Direct Lending Group (“DLG”) is one of the largest self-originating direct lenders. With a team of over 230 investment professionals in offices across the U.S., Ares U.S. DLG self-originates investment opportunities in senior secured loans, private high yield, mezzanine and select minority equity investments. Ares U.S. DLG provides investors access to its self-originating direct lending platform through several vehicles, including commingled funds, separately managed accounts and a publicly traded vehicle, Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: ARCC).
Primary Functions And Essential Responsibilities
Highly motivated self-starter
Knowledge of direct lending / leveraged finance, based on investments, portfolio management and/or marketing
Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure
Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task
Exceptional interpersonal skills – ability to engender trust and respect with a wide range of individuals, including investors, board members, consultants, other industry contacts and multi-disciplinary internal colleagues
Outgoing, collaborative and inclusive
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Specific Tasks Will Include
Develop marketing and due diligence materials such as private placement memorandums (PPM), pitch books and due diligence questionnaires (DDQs) for investment vehicles
Respond to 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 directly, follow-up on investor/prospect specific inquiries related to specific strategies 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
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
1+ 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
General Requirements
Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and represent the Firm in a professional manner
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
Compensation $110,000 - $135,000
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.
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Ares is currently searching for a highly motivated, detail-oriented team player to join as an Analyst or Associate on the U.S. Direct Lending Product Management and Investor Relations team based in the New York office.
Ares U.S. Direct Lending Group (“DLG”) is one of the largest self-originating direct lenders. With a team of over 230 investment professionals in offices across the U.S., Ares U.S. DLG self-originates investment opportunities in senior secured loans, private high yield, mezzanine and select minority equity investments. Ares U.S. DLG provides investors access to its self-originating direct lending platform through several vehicles, including commingled funds, separately managed accounts and a publicly traded vehicle, Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: ARCC).
Primary Functions And Essential Responsibilities
Highly motivated self-starter
Knowledge of direct lending / leveraged finance, based on investments, portfolio management and/or marketing
Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure
Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task
Exceptional interpersonal skills – ability to engender trust and respect with a wide range of individuals, including investors, board members, consultants, other industry contacts and multi-disciplinary internal colleagues
Outgoing, collaborative and inclusive
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Specific Tasks Will Include
Develop marketing and due diligence materials such as private placement memorandums (PPM), pitch books and due diligence questionnaires (DDQs) for investment vehicles
Respond to 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 directly, follow-up on investor/prospect specific inquiries related to specific strategies 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
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
1+ 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
General Requirements
Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and represent the Firm in a professional manner
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
Compensation $110,000 - $135,000
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.
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