Real Estate Investment Analyst — Growth & Transactions

Ares Management Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical/Rx

Dental and Vision plans

401(k) program with company match

Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA)

HSA with company contribution

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter Benefits plan

Mindfulness and wellbeing apps

Financial wellness benefit

Job summary

Ares Management Corporation is seeking an Analyst to support the oversight and execution of real estate investment and fund activities through financial analysis and hands-on involvement in transactions and reporting.

This role emphasizes maintaining models, enhancing data infrastructure, and delivering clear insights to stakeholders. It requires strong analytical skills and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of applicable work experience in CRE (investment, asset management, portfolio mgmt) or investment banking.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, data science, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong Excel model building skills, PowerPoint presentation skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; Argus preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial and performance analysis.
• Review annual asset plans and assess strategy; provide strategic input into major decisions.
• Support transaction analysis and execution, including detailed hold/sell analyses, buyouts, financings, and refinancings.
• Develop and maintain fund-level analysis, such as projected fund and asset-level returns, forecasting liquidity / equity deployment, debt analytics.
• Assist in quarterly processes, including valuations utilizing Argus / Excel and investor reporting.
• Help to build and maintain data systems and dashboards.
• Collaborate with external and internal parties, including JV partners, Acquisitions / Development teams, Finance, and Investor Relations.
• Work with in-house asset management teams to learn markets and sectors, including product type, supply, and demand.
• Other special projects and initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, data science, or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office Suite

Argus

Job description

Ares Management Corporation is seeking an Analyst to support the oversight and execution of real estate investment and fund activities through financial analysis and hands-on involvement in transactions and reporting.

This role emphasizes maintaining models, enhancing data infrastructure, and delivering clear insights to stakeholders. It requires strong analytical skills and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.