Associate, Co - Investment (IR)

Ares Management Corporation; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Ares Management Corporation is seeking a treasury operations professional in Mumbai to support cash forecasting, banking relationships, and client onboarding. You will collaborate with Accounting, risk, and investment teams to improve reporting and efficiency.

The role emphasizes analytics, dashboards, and data validation in a fast-paced environment, with exposure to leading platforms and AI-assisted workflow tools.

Qualifications

• Education: BS/BA in Accounting, Economics, Finance or related field with outstanding academic record.
• Experience: 3–5 years in treasury operations, cash management or related roles at a leading investment manager.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support cash forecasting and planning for borrowing, paydown, and capital calls with Accounting teams.
• Investigate cash variances between internal systems and banking records and resolve them.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders, banks, lenders and auditors.
• Assist onboarding of new clients and products via documentation and data validation.
• Enhance reporting and analytics through dashboards and forecasting tools; support ad hoc requests.

Skills

Cash forecasting

Treasury operations

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Power BI/Tableau

Problem solving

Communication

Education

BS/BA in Accounting, Economics, Finance

Tools

Anaplan

Tableau

Power BI

Alteryx

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

Job Description

• Support cash forecasting activities, including borrowing, paydown, and capital call planning in partnership with Accounting teams.
• Investigate and resolve cash variances between internal trade systems and banking records.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, banking partners, lenders, and auditors.
• Assist with onboarding new clients and investment products through documentation, data validation, and cross-functional coordination.
• Enhance reporting and analytics capabilities through dashboards, forecasting tools, and employee-facing reporting packages.
• Participate in strategic initiatives, technology enhancements, and process improvement projects that drive business efficiency and improve the client experience.
• Manage debt facilities and oversee compliance and reporting requirements, ensuring timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual deliverables.
• Assist in producing ad hoc requests for limited partners, analysts, and investment teams, providing timely and accurate support.
• Prepare and oversee weekly cash management reporting for all funds, including current activity and expected settlements of capital calls and capital distributions.
• Manage administrator cash support requests, including the bank statements, investment notices, and other supporting documentation and any project related or ad-hoc work.
• Review, approve, and process vendor invoices and related cash payments in accordance with company policies and controls.
• Provide support for ad hoc requests from limited partners, analysts, and investment teams.

Qualifications

• Education: BS/BA with major in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or related field with outstanding academic record
• Experience Required: 3-5 years of experience in treasury operations, cash management, accounting, or related functions within a leading investment management or capital markets firm. Strong understanding of financial statements, portfolio performance reporting, attribution analysis, and investment analytics. Knowledge of core accounting principles and financial concepts. Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Experience coordinating with and managing relationships across third-party service providers and external partners. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize and present complex information clearly. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and competing demands simultaneously. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills. Experience with data analytics and reporting tools such as Anaplan, Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, or similar platforms. Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Agents, and other AI-powered tools for workflow automation, process optimization, and operational support.
• General Requirements: Proven ability to collaborate effectively with remote and geographically dispersed teams. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, as well as strong PowerPoint and Word skills. Strong client-service mindset with the ability to tailor communications and content for diverse audiences. Solutions-oriented and resourceful self-starter who exercises sound judgment, balances independent problem-solving with appropriate escalation, and embraces ambiguity. Demonstrated integrity, intellectual curiosity, entrepreneurial mindset, and passion for driving innovation and operational efficiency.

Reporting Relationships

Associate Vice President, Co-Investment

Company Overview

There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active. 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.