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Ares Management · 16 hours ago

Analyst/Associate, Portfolio Management, Direct Lending

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$95K/yr - $125K/yr

1+ years exp

Ares Management is seeking an Analyst/Associate for their Direct Lending – Portfolio Management department. The role focuses on portfolio monitoring, valuation, analytics, and restructurings, allowing interaction with various teams across the firm.

Asset ManagementBusiness DevelopmentCreditFinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Monitor and manage 15-20 assigned corporate debt and equity investments

Provide direct support to deal teams as necessary including assisting with re-underwrites, amendments, diligence on opportunities with active investments, and assisting with the preparation of investment committee memos

General portfolio management including quarterly valuation and reporting

Communicate with portfolio company management teams and sponsors to assist with the detailed monitoring of the portfolio (hold lender calls and diligence calls, attend board meetings, etc.)

Utilize firm’s proprietary software tools for company tracking of KPIs

Perform mark-to-market quarter end valuations

Analyze portfolio trends and track relevant current market activities

Develop and produce periodic and ad hoc reports and presentations for both internal (investment team, senior management, board of directors, investor relations) and external target audiences (investors, limited partners)

Qualification

Finance experienceValuation methodsAdvanced MS ExcelMS PowerPointInterpersonal skillsCreative problem solverIntegrityTrustworthiness

Required

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent

1-3 years of finance or accounting experience with exposure to valuation methods required

Advanced MS Excel modeling skills (v-lookup, macros, and pivot tables)

Beginning to intermediate MS PowerPoint skills

Self-motivated and driven; ability to work effectively in a collegial, fast moving, demanding, and dynamic environment

Creative problem solver

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Impeccable integrity and trustworthiness

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

H1B Sponsorship

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