Rising Credit Associate - US Direct Lending

Ares Management Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical/Rx, Dental & Vision

Job summary

Ares Management Corporation, a leading global alternative investment manager, seeks an Associate to support sourcing, underwriting and credit analysis of potential investments. You will assist in deal closings and portfolio monitoring, collaborating with senior management on investment opportunities and valuations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 1.5 years in investment banking or principal investing, with strong financial modeling, Excel and PowerPoint skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1.5 years of relevant investment banking or principal investing experience by the start date.
• Strong intellect with solid quantitative, financial and analytical skills.
• Advanced MS Excel modeling skills (v-lookup, macros, pivot tables) and MS PowerPoint skills.
• Self-motivated and driven; ability to work effectively in a collegial, fast moving, demanding, and dynamic environment.
• Creative problem solver.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Impeccable integrity and trustworthiness.

Responsibilities

• Performing detailed financial and market analysis that forms the basis for decisions on new debt and/or equity investments of the firm.
• Screening new investment opportunities.
• Preparing various complex excel financial models including cash flow analysis, debt sizing and structuring.
• Preparing investment committee memos.
• Analyzing investment performance including maintaining and updating investment valuations and financial models as well as keeping track of relevant current market activities.
• Preparing quarterly portfolio reports summarizing changes in performance and updating forecasts.
• Assisting in investment closings.
• Meeting with management teams and sponsors when assessing new investment opportunities and monitoring the existing portfolio.
• Additional duties include providing direct support as deemed necessary by senior management.

Skills

Financial analysis

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Ares Management Corporation, a leading global alternative investment manager, seeks an Associate to support sourcing, underwriting and credit analysis of potential investments. You will assist in deal closings and portfolio monitoring, collaborating with senior management on investment opportunities and valuations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 1.5 years in investment banking or principal investing, with strong financial modeling, Excel and PowerPoint skills, and the ability to