Ares Management · 4 hours ago
Associate, Americas Relationship Management, South
Ares Management is a leading global alternative investment management firm seeking an Associate for their South Region Relationship Management team in Charlotte, North Carolina. The role focuses on increasing the firm's assets under management from institutional investors through relationship development and involves a variety of responsibilities including project management, data analysis, and client servicing.
Asset ManagementBusiness DevelopmentCreditFinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Partner with the C0-Head of South Region Relationship Management and other senior relationship managers responsible for marketing all of Ares’ strategies across Credit, Real Assets and Private Equity to prospective and current institutional investors in a sales support capacity
Serve as an additional point of contact for the South Region’s largest and most strategic institutional investor relationships
Collaborate with portfolio managers, investment product specialists, compliance officers, consultant relations staff, events professionals, operations, and portfolio administration personnel to organize client meetings, coordinate presentation material content, and respond to client servicing requests
Gather critical data to quickly respond orally and in writing to client information requests
Handle projects around the development of our solutions business, including marketing and prospecting efforts, thought leadership, and events
Lead internal demand assessment processes and manage the South Region’s prospective investor pipeline
Continuously track and analyze investor mandates and allocation preferences and conduct quantitative and qualitative market and competitor research to produce investor demand assessments identifying key prospects in the region
Organize, plan, and prepare materials for fundraising roadshows, meetings and calls with portfolio managers and senior leadership. Responsible for preparing briefing memos, agendas, and customized client materials
Lead performance reporting and measurement initiatives for the South RM team, via the delivery of weekly activity and fund pipeline reports, deadline summaries, important headlines in the region, and roadshow campaign trackers
Assist the South RM team in the creation of annual business plans which identify strategic initiatives, fundraising targets, and key performance indicators that inform the success of the South Marketing team and help prepare year end summary presentations of results and efforts of Team South
Responsible for tracking client contacts and meetings with investors and potential investors, including maintenance of Salesforce system, distribution of conference and meeting notes, and other organizational tasks related to supporting the South Region RM team
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree is required, preferably with a major in Economics, Finance, General Business or Management, and outstanding academic achievement
Outstanding communication, writing, organizational, time management and interpersonal skills
Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
Demonstrated ability to understand, analyze and articulate financial data, and make informed decisions
Strong work ethic and a high level of adaptability to shift priorities quickly in a fast-paced environment
Requires flexibility, excellent communication skills, writing skills and interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks
Work experience in a position requiring a high level of integrity and sensitivity to confidential information
A self-directed individual with a can-do attitude, willing to work in an energetic team environment
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and lead large scale projects to completion with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Critical thinker with business judgment; inquisitive and committed to continual improvement/learning
Preferred
Series 7 and 63 preferred (or obtained within 120 days of employment)
Proficiency in CRM technology such as Salesforce is strongly preferred
2 - 4+ years of related experience in investment / wealth management, business management / strategy, accounting, consulting, or financial services, 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
Ares Management is an alternative asset manager focusing on credit, private equity, and real estate.
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Funding
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$5.4B2025-10-29Post Ipo Equity· $1.5B
2025-01-09Post Ipo Equity· $2.3B
2024-10-09Post Ipo Debt· $750M
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