Associate, Corporate Strategy

Ares Management Corporation; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in asset management is seeking a Corporate Strategy Associate to support high-priority growth initiatives. The role entails detailed financial analysis, preparing presentations, and directly interacting with senior management. Ideal candidates will have a strong educational background and relevant experience in investment banking or asset management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 2-4 years in investment banking, principal investing, or financial services preferred.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed financial and market analyses for investment decisions.
• Prepare investment committee memos and board presentations.
• Analyze investment performance and maintain financial models.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

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Corporate Strategy Associate at Ares Management

Ares is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented team player to join as an Associate within our Corporate Strategy Group. The group works directly with senior leadership to source, evaluate, and execute high-priority growth initiatives.

Projects include acquisitions, portfolio purchases, strategic partnerships, global expansion, public offerings, and new distribution channels. The group deploys Ares’ and third-party capital in opportunities that enhance capabilities and expand offerings.

This role offers broad exposure across the firm’s investment groups and operational departments, interacting directly with senior professionals including the Executive Management Committee and Board of Directors.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed financial and market analyses to inform investment decisions
• Prepare investment committee memos and board presentations
• Analyze investment performance and maintain financial models
• Assist in investment closings and integrations
• Meet with management teams and sponsors to assess opportunities and monitor investments
• Provide support to senior management as needed

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree required

Experience

• 2-4 years in investment banking, principal investing, or transaction services, preferably in asset management/financial services

Skills & Attributes

• Impeccable integrity and trustworthiness
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills
• High attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work independently
• Drive comparable to private equity professionals
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Reporting Line

Principal, Corporate Strategy

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.