Associate, Portfolio Management - US Direct Lending

aresmgmt; Mumbai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ares Management seeks an Analyst to support the monitoring of US Direct Lending investments from Mumbai, handling quarterly valuation and reporting with senior investment professionals. The role emphasizes financial modeling, portfolio analysis, and data accuracy in a fast-moving environment.

The position requires MBA or equivalent, 0–3 years in finance, and strong communication; it offers exposure to a premier asset-management platform and ongoing investor-related activities.

Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent degree required.
• 0–3 years investment banking / fund / advisor experience or credit analysis.
• Experience with US capital markets is preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor corporate debt and equity investments for the US Direct Lending program.
• Support quarterly valuation and reporting processes.
• Prepare Excel financial models for cash flow and capital structure analysis.
• Assist in investor relations and presentations.
• Collaborate with senior investment professionals and portfolio teams.
• Maintain portfolio tracking using firm tools.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical mindset

Team player

Self-motivated

Adaptability

Education

MBA or Equivalent degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Relational databases

Asset management systems

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

Reporting relationships

Reports to: Vice President

Supervises: N/A

Primary functions and essential responsibilities

The Analyst will provide support for the monitoring of Ares US Direct Lending Group corporate debt and equity investments, including general portfolio management, quarterly valuation and reporting, supporting the potential restructuring of investments with senior investment professionals, as well as supporting ongoing fund raising and existing investor relationship efforts. This position will be based in Mumbai. Key responsibilities include Core responsibility for monitoring corporate debt and equity investments

• Providing assistance to deal teams with assigned investments and general portfolio management including quarterly valuation and reporting
• Supporting potential restructuring with detailed Excel financial models including cash flow analysis, and related capital structure re- structuring analysis
• Communicating with portfolio company management
• Utilizing firm’s proprietary software tools for company tracking
• Performing and helping manage mark-to-market quarter end valuations and process
• Analyzing portfolio trends and market leverage and price development
• Another key responsibility is supporting Ares' ongoing fund raising and existing investor relationship effort.
• Maintaining and developing Ares investment track record
• Assisting in investors presentations and queries
• Additional duties include providing direct support as deemed necessary by senior management

Qualifications

Education: MBA or Equivalent degree

Experience Required:

• 0 - 3 years of relevant investment banking / fund / advisor experience/ Credit analysis/ valuation

General Requirements:

• Self-motivated and driven; ability to work effectively in a collegial, fast moving, demanding, and dynamic environment
• Experience with asset management systems or other relational databases
• Experience at a regional, national, or global financial services firm
• Experience with US capital markets
• Self-starter, exceptional communication, and organizational skills necessary
• Ability to work independently as well as with "the team"
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and computer literacy
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook
• Creative problem solver

Reporting Relationships

Vice President, Core, US Direct Lending PMG