Associate, Credit IR

Ares Management Corporation; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Ares Management Corporation is seeking an Associate to support the Investor Relations and Alternative Credit Product Management teams in delivering fund reports and client materials. You will build materials, analyze fund data and present insights to clients with precision.

The role emphasizes strategic thinking, strong writing and teamwork in a high-performance environment, with opportunities to influence communications and reporting quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or finance.
• 3–5 years in investor relations or product specialist role in alternative credit.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with financial data and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support investor relations and product management with fund reporting.
• Create investor materials and marketing communications.
• Maintain market and fund data in client communications.
• Synthesize data into investor-ready reports.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Analytical skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Multi-tasking

Self-starter

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Word

Outlook

Job description

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.

Primary Functions and Essential Responsibilities

The Associate will work to support the Alternative Credit Product Management and Investor Relations Team in providing information and expertise on firm strategies and funds to clients. The Associate will assist in producing fund reporting for investors on a monthly, quarterly and ad hoc basis, as well as assist in building new client materials and various prospect/marketing materials, as well as updating market and fund specific data within existing communications. To succeed in this role, an individual must possess a strategic orientation combined with strong analytical and writing skills. In addition, this person will be a conceptual thinker, creative, articulate and have the ability to understand and convey a variety of concepts at all levels. Outstanding execution and organization skills combined with excellent judgment and exemplary ethics and values are imperative.

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret portfolio data, track key investment metrics, and synthesize data into clear, investor-ready materials and reports
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and other tools (e.g., Power BI) to create, maintain, and enhance investor reports with a high degree of accuracy and clarity
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and represent the Firm in a professional manner
• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written
• Detail-oriented with ability to multi-task
• Ability to meet deadlines and perform under pressure
• Highly motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic
• Exceptional relationship skills – able to establish rapport and quickly engender trust and respect with a wide range of individuals representing the spectrum of institutional and retail investors as well as consultants, and other industry contacts
• Must also be able to develop relationships with a variety of internal Ares’ constituents including marketing, finance and accounting, operations, legal and compliance, portfolio management and investment professionals
• Outgoing, collaborative, and inclusive style, well-developed ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• High energy level displayed within a culture of intensity, accessibility and availability
• Knowledge of alternative credit industry preferred, based on banking/structuring, investment, portfolio management, and/or marketing experience

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or another pre-professional field, or a discipline with exposure to accounting or corporate finance.
• Experience Required: 3 - 5 years of experience working on an investor relations or product specialist role OR alternatively someone with a background in credit looking to make a move into an investor relations focused role in Alternative Credit.

General Requirements

• Detail oriented
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and computer literacy
• Self-starter, exceptional communication and organizational skills necessary
• Ability to work independently as well as with “the team”
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook
• Experience at a financial services firm

About the Company

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.