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Ares Management · 1 day ago

Associate, Credit Secondaries

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$130K/yr - $175K/yr

2+ years exp

Ares Management is a leading investment firm focused on alternative asset management. They are seeking a motivated professional to join their Credit Secondaries team as an Associate, primarily engaged in transaction underwriting, business development, and portfolio management.

Asset ManagementBusiness DevelopmentCreditFinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assisting in the fundamental due diligence and analytical effort during the investment process

Due diligence activities, including:

Qualitative and quantitative asset level credit analysis including data synthesis and trend summaries

Analyzing and overlaying macro level trends to diligence diversified credit portfolios

Intensive financial modeling of transactions (both LP and GP led) and individual credits

Developing views on GPs at a transaction and broader market landscape level

Organizing all due diligence materials and developing the investment thesis

Participating in diligence sessions with third parties including brokers, LPs, and GP managers

Authoring internal investment committee materials

Communicating investment recommendations and supporting facts to the investment team and/or investment committee

Managing the closing process, including the preparation and confirmation of legal documentation and other related materials

Assisting in portfolio analytics and fund performance monitoring on an ongoing basis

Developing and demonstrating an ability to consistently represent the firm in the global investment community including representing the firm outside of the office at marketing meetings, diligence sessions, investor meetings, conferences, and other events

Qualification

Credit analysisFinancial modelingDue diligenceExcel modelingInvestment decision makingAnalytical capabilitiesIntellectual curiosityCommunication skillsTeamworkDetail oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent required

Superior academic achievement at a top tier undergraduate program in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

2+ years of relevant work experience; Credit/leveraged finance investment experience is preferred, but strong banking backgrounds will be considered

Sophisticated Excel modeling and analytical capabilities

Ability to reduce complex problems and models into key drivers

Ability to combine disparate datasets and assumptions

Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects

Ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment, and with senior and junior professionals

Strong verbal and written communication skills, and a professional, polished demeanor

Evidence of intellectual curiosity, creative critical thinking skills, and adaptability

Preferred

Credit/leveraged finance investment experience

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

And much more.

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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