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Ares Management · 3 months ago

Senior Associate, Alternative Credit (Residential)

Ares Management is a leading investment firm committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. They are seeking a Senior Associate for their Residential Credit team, who will be responsible for investment analysis, financial modeling, due diligence, and portfolio management.

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Responsibilities

Financial Modeling & Analysis: Thoroughly analyze and underwrite potential investments including reviews of historical financials prepayment and credit data, development of cashflow projection models, and investment analyses. Apply various qualitative and quantitative methods, including data analysis and scenario analysis, to assess the relative risk and relative value of potential investments
Due Diligence: Support the deal team throughout the transaction due diligence and closing processes. Collect due diligence materials, utilize information and findings to adjust the underwriting of investments, and coordinate with third party diligence providers to facilitate the review and closing of transactions
Research: Support investment team by performing company-sector specific and industry research for each investment opportunity
Investment Recommendation: Assist in the development of Investment Committee memos and supporting analysis; ensure the quality, completeness and accuracy of the analysis that precedes investment recommendations as well as manage the overall delivery of associated materials required for decision making
Portfolio Management: Work with the asset management team to provide support to and oversight of certain investments in the portfolio
Contribute to various team projects to further strengthen or enhance our investment process

Qualification

Financial ModelingDue DiligenceAsset FinanceStructured CreditCorporate CreditSecuritizationCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingAdaptability

Required

Superior academic achievement at a top tier undergraduate program is required
5+ years of finance experience with direct exposure to asset finance, corporate credit, and structured products. Experience in residential mortgage products and securitization structures is required
Sophisticated financial modeling and analytical capabilities
Self-motivated and driven; ability to work effectively in a collegial, fast moving, demanding, and dynamic environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills that demonstrate an ability to articulate a clear, concise analysis of investment risk and relative value
Evidence of intellectual curiosity, creative problem-solving skills, and adaptability

Preferred

Prior buyside experience or financial institutions group (FIG)/securitization/structured credit investment banking experience is strongly preferred

Benefits

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)
Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit
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

Company

Ares Management

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Ares Management is an alternative asset manager focusing on credit, private equity, and real estate.

H1B Sponsorship

Ares Management has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (7)
2023 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$5.4B
2025-10-29Post Ipo Equity· $1.5B
2025-01-09Post Ipo Equity· $2.3B
2024-10-09Post Ipo Debt· $750M

Leadership Team

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Michael Arougheti
Director, Co-Founder & Current CEO
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Antony Ressler
Co-Founder, Director and Executive Chairman
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