Analyst, Relationship Management, DACH

Ares Management Corporation; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ares Management Corporation, a leading global alternative investment manager, seeks a high-energy Analyst for Relationship Management in Germany, focusing on the DACH region. You will support Relationship Managers with client outreach, marketing campaigns, roadshows and events across major asset classes.

Fluency in German and English is required. Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Salesforce is preferred for collaboration with investor relations and internal teams to produce reports.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic, positive energy, enthusiasm for the role.
• Knowledge about alternative investments and leveraged finance.
• Permanent or intern corporate experience in investment banking or asset management is preferred but not required.
• Ability to set priorities and monitor workload to meet ambitious timelines.
• Proactive problem solver with ability to find solutions.
• Fluent in German and English (written and spoken).
• Strong written and oral presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and ideally Salesforce.

Responsibilities

• Direct involvement in the marketing process
• Support with client outreach, marketing campaigns, follow ups
• Coordination of roadshows and upcoming events
• Responsibility for client management systems inputs and reports
• Interaction with internal stakeholders, such as investor relations teams, as part of the relationship management process
• Research of the institutional investor landscape, industry trends, and other market intelligence which can support the work of the DACH Relationship Management team
• Participation in industry events and promotion of Ares' profile in the community
• Other ad-hoc duties and/or projects as part of the marketing process, as required

Skills

Bilingual German-English

Strong work ethic

Proactive problem solving

Time management

Presentation skills

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Salesforce

Job description

Over the last 20 years, Ares' success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.

Job Description Role Summary

Ares Relationship Management focusses on marketing and client relationship management across all strategies of the firm including credit, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and secondary solutions to institutional investors such as pension funds, insurance companies, endowments/foundations, family offices and consultants. We look forward to welcoming to our team a high energy Analyst with a high drive and motivation to be part of a fast-moving environment.

The candidate will be integrated within the Relationship Management team and will support the Relationship Managers' work with clients and prospective investors in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria (DACH).

Responsibilities

• Direct involvement in the marketing process
• Support with the client outreach, marketing campaigns, follow ups
• Coordination of roadshows and upcoming events
• Responsibility for client management systems inputs and reports
• Interaction with internal stakeholders, such as the investor relations teams, as part of the relationship management process
• Research of the institutional investor landscape, industry trends, and other market intelligence which can support the work of the DACH Relationship Management team
• Participation in industry events and promotion of Ares' profile in the community
• Other ad-hoc duties and/or projects as part of the marketing process, as required

Requirements

• Strong work ethic, positive energy, enthusiasm for the role
• Undergraduate degree
• Knowledge about alternative investments and leveraged finance
• Relevant permanent & or intern corporate experience – preference for candidates who have worked in investment banking or asset management, but not a prerequisite
• Ability to set priorities and monitor own workload to meet ambitious timelines
• Proactive problem solver with ability to find solutions
• Fluent in both German and English
• Strong written and oral presentation skills
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and ideally Salesforce
• Reporting Relationships Partner, Head of DACH – UK Region, EMEA Relationship Management

Company Overview

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) is a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across the credit, real estate, private equity and infrastructure asset classes. We seek to provide flexible capital to support businesses and create value for our stakeholders and within our communities. By collaborating across our investment groups, we aim to generate consistent and attractive investment returns throughout market cycles.

As of June 30, 2026, Ares Management's global platform had approximately $671 billion of assets under management(1) with more than 4,400 employees operating across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. For more information, please visit www.aresmgmt.com.

Ares Management LLC (together with its related operating and administrative subsidiaries, "Ares Management") is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, creed, sex, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity and expression, transgender status, genetic information, status as unemployed, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Ares Management will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. (1) As of June 30, 2026. AUM amounts include funds managed by Ivy Hill Asset Management, LP., a wholly owned portfolio company of Ares Capital Corporation and registered investment adviser.