Sr. Associate, Portfolio Management

aresmgmt; Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Ares Management, Mumbai office, seeks a senior investment professional to monitor European corporate debt and equity portfolios, perform valuations, support fundraising, and coordinate with deal teams. You will build cash flow models, analyze leverage and market trends, and mentor SBS teammates while driving cross‑functional projects to deliver timely results.

This role requires 10–15 years of experience, advanced Excel and Power BI skills, and a track record of high integrity in dynamic

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of relevant alternate investments experience.
• Strong quantitative, financial and analytical skills.
• Advanced Excel and Power BI required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor corporate debt and equity investments and perform quarterly valuations.
• Support fundraising and reporting alongside senior investment professionals.
• Develop detailed cash flow and capital structure models.
• Assist SBS team in daily operations and cross-functional projects.
• Identify process improvements and optimize portfolio management.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Financial modeling

Quantitative analysis

Tools

Excel

Power BI

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

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

will provide support for the monitoring of Ares Direct Lending Group European 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

Key responsibilities include:

• Core responsibility of monitoring corporate debt and equity investment


• 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 restructuring analysis


• 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 SBS teams:

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the SBS team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.


• Mentor and coach team members, fostering skill development and succession planning.


• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.


• Lead and support cross-functional projects, ensuring timely execution and quality outcomes


• Identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation across functions.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience Required:

10–15 years of relevant alternate investments, credit, or lending experience

Strong intellect with solid quantitative, financial and analytical skills and attention

to details

General Requirements:

• Self-motivated; thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments


• Strong attention to detail


• Creative problem-solving skills


• High integrity and trustworthiness


• Advanced Excel and Power BI skills

Reporting Relationships

Vice President, Strategic Initiatives

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.