Associate, Infrastructure Debt

Ares Management Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 155,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with match

HSA contributions

FSA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

EAP

Commuter benefits

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Ares Infrastructure Debt is seeking an Associate to join its NY team. The role focuses on building financial models, evaluating investments, and supporting deal execution across the infrastructure sectors.

You will present memos, perform market research, and assist in portfolio management for each investment. Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to interact with senior management and investors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or international equivalent.
• 2–3 years of experience from a top-tier investment bank or private equity firm in infrastructure project finance, M&A, corporate finance or investment.
• Strong finance and analytical abilities with financial modeling in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Build financial models and determine capital structure with debt and equity.
• Conduct in-depth diligence to understand investment merits and risks.
• Prepare and present investment memos to the investment committee.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent

Tools

Excel

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 Ares Infrastructure Debt is hiring an Associate to join its team in NY. Ares Infrastructure Debt sources global assets and businesses with defensive characteristics across the digital, transport, energy and utility sectors. Through 21+ years of industry experience, we have established long standing relationships allowing us to seek to generate exclusive deal flow and high-quality investment opportunities.

Primary functions and essential responsibilities:

• Build financial models and determine appropriate capital structure with acceptable levels of debt and equity.
• Perform in-depth diligence into investments, to develop a deep understanding of the merits and risks of potential investments.
• Prepare and present investment memos to the investment committee.
• Support deal execution and closing workstreams on new investments.
• Conduct regular market research and competitor intelligence identifying trends and new business areas.
• Assist in the identification of opportunities.
• Assist in the preparation of pitch proposals and marketing materials for new business activities.
• Support portfolio management for each investment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
• Candidates will have 2-3 years’ experience from a top tier investment bank or private equity firm specializing in infrastructure project finance, M&A, corporate finance or investment.
• The candidate should possess strong finance and analytical abilities with strong financial modeling capabilities (in Excel).
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills are a must as well as the ability to confidently interact with senior management, investors and peers.

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus. Note, the range takes into account a broad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role.

$155,000.00 - $165,000.00

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans
• 401(k) program with company match
• Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA)
• Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution
• Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit.
• access to a world-class medical advisory team
• a mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry
• a mindfulness and wellbeing app
• financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor
• new parent leave
• reproductive and adoption assistance
• emergency backup care
• matching gift program
• education sponsorship program
• much more.

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.

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.