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Ares Management · 2 weeks ago

Managing Director, Business Development Officer, Commercial Finance

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$210K/yr - $250K/yr

5+ years exp

Ares Management is seeking a Business Development Officer to join their Ares Commercial Finance Group. The role involves originating new business opportunities and analyzing them for credit approval while collaborating with underwriters and legal departments.

Asset ManagementBusiness DevelopmentCreditFinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Utilize existing network and networking skills to originate viable new business opportunities

Serve as liaison between Prospect and the Legal Department to process Non-Disclosure Agreements

Request prospect credit package to determine if the opportunity merits formal review

Analyze and structure new business opportunities for credit approval by assisting in preparing of pre-clear memo for credit committee review and approval

Work with the prospect and Underwriter to determine any up front concerns for clarification prior to initial credit analysis/presentation of pre-clear memo

Assist in the preparing of initial credit analysis/pre-clear memo for approval; creation of term sheet by Underwriter

Present term sheets to prospects for approval; negotiate terms with the goal being to move the opportunity into formal due diligence

Work in conjunction with the Underwriter throughout the documentation process as needed

Travel to prospect locations as needed

Attendance at industry events to source business and further industry education as needed

Participate in conference calls and meetings with Senior and Executive Management as needed

Respond to prospect requests in a timely manner, whether via email or phone

Prepare and submit weekly pipeline reports for review and discussion throughout the organization

Keep current on industry trends

Comply with established policies and procedures

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Asset Based LendingCommercial Financial ServicesBusiness DevelopmentOrigination ExperienceStructuring ExperienceRelationship ManagementEffective Communication

Required

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent required

5+ years as a BDO, preferably with an asset-based lending institution

5+ years of origination experience and/or restructuring

Advanced knowledge of Asset Based Lending and commercial financial services practices and procedures

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, clients and outside contacts

Preferred

Experience with asset backed lending, cash flow lending, direct lending etc. a plus

Strong structuring experience 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.

Founded in 1997

Los Angeles, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.aresmgmt.com

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