Ares Management · 2 months ago
Associate, Product Management & Investor Relations (Private Equity Secondaries)
Ares Management is a leading firm driven by its core values and commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment. They are seeking a high-performing Associate to join their Private Equity Secondaries Product Management and Investor Relations team, responsible for creating marketing materials, analyzing data sets, and addressing investor queries.
Asset ManagementBusiness DevelopmentCreditFinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Interface and develop strong working relationships with all internal subject matter experts of the Firm (primarily Portfolio Management and Finance, as well as Operations, Legal, Compliance and Human Resources)
Create and edit marketing investor materials for co-investment and funds
Build and “own” client materials and various prospect/marketing materials, updating market and fund specific data within existing materials on a quarterly or ad hoc basis
Drive process for creating responses to investor questionnaires, due diligence, and ad hoc requests for existing and potential clients
Maintain quantitative and qualitative key metrics on competitors
Produce monthly/quarterly portfolio reports for investors in commingled funds and separately managed accounts, working with Finance and Portfolio Management teams to collate relevant data
Liaise with Finance, Portfolio Management, Legal and Compliance teams to respond to a broad range of investor requests including audit confirmations, financial statement and fee data requests, as well as processing updates to investor details such as wire instructions and authorized signatories
Take on ad hoc projects and support all other teammates with their work as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with strong academic performance
At least 2 years of relevant work experience which can include investment banking, asset management, consulting and/or alternative investments
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
Highly proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Problem solver with ability to research solutions and suggest resolutions
Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to set priorities, multi-task and monitor own workload to meet deadlines
Strong initiative and work ethic
Demonstrated experience working in a team environment with multiple tasks
Creative, ready to think outside the box and add input to improving existing workflows
Series 7, 63 and SIE or ability to obtain
Preferred
Experience with investor relations/business development from a placement agent, secondaries fund, asset manager or private equity firm is a plus, but not required
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
Ares Management is an alternative asset manager focusing on credit, private equity, and real estate.
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (7)
2023 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.4B2025-10-29Post Ipo Equity· $1.5B
2025-01-09Post Ipo Equity· $2.3B
2024-10-09Post Ipo Debt· $750M
Leadership Team
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