Senior Associate, Credit, US Direct Lending

InforCapital, partnership; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) match

HSA/FSA

Life & disability insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Ares Management in New York seeks a Senior Associate to join its U.S. Direct Lending team. You will manage the full investment lifecycle from origination to portfolio management and interact with investment committee and senior leaders.

The role demands rigorous credit analysis, sophisticated financial modeling in Excel, and the ability to close transactions while mentoring junior staff. Competitive base salary, discretionary bonus, and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or international equivalent.
• 4-5 years of relevant experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity or Credit.
• Experience in Leveraged Finance or Private Credit preferred.
• Advanced Excel modeling and PowerPoint skills.
• Strong investment judgment, integrity and ability to manage complex workstreams independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed fundamental credit analysis underpinning new debt and/or equity investment decisions.
• Screen new opportunities and assess business quality, industry dynamics, credit risks and transaction structure.
• Build complex Excel models covering cash flow, debt sizing, capital structure, downside scenarios and investment returns.
• Prepare and present investment committee memoranda.
• Monitor investment performance, maintain valuations, and track company/industry developments.
• Negotiate and review legal documentation, and lead investment closings.
• Manage a substantial portfolio of investments and mentor junior investment professionals.

Skills

Excel modeling

PowerPoint

Investment analysis

Credit analysis

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

# Senior Associate, Credit, US Direct LendingAres ManagementSenior AssociatePrivate CreditOn-siteLocationNew York, United StatesCompensation$170,000 - $200,000 anticipated base salary, plus discretionary performance-based bonusDate PostedAugust 13, 2026RegionAmericasStay ahead of the marketGet instant notifications when new job openings matching "Private Credit / Senior Associate jobs in New York, United States" are published.## About This Role**Role Overview**Ares Management is seeking a Senior Associate to join its U.S. Direct Lending investment team in New York. The role covers the full investment lifecycle — origination, underwriting, structuring, documentation, closing and portfolio management — with direct exposure to Ares U.S. Direct Lending's investment committee, senior leadership, management teams, advisors, investors and clients.**Key Responsibilities**- Perform detailed fundamental credit analysis underpinning new debt and/or equity investment decisions- Screen new opportunities and assess business quality, industry dynamics, credit risks and transaction structure- Build complex Excel models covering cash flow, debt sizing, capital structure, downside scenarios and investment returns- Prepare and present investment committee memoranda- Monitor investment performance, maintain valuations, and track company/industry developments- Negotiate and review legal documentation, and lead investment closings- Manage a substantial portfolio of investments and mentor junior investment professionals**Qualifications**- Bachelor's degree or international equivalent- 4-5 years of relevant experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity or Credit- Experience in Leveraged Finance or Private Credit preferred- Advanced Excel modeling and PowerPoint skills- Strong investment judgment, integrity and ability to manage complex workstreams independently**Compensation**The anticipated base salary range is **$170,000 - $200,000**, plus a discretionary performance-based bonus. Ares offers a comprehensive benefits package (medical/dental/vision, 401(k) match, HSA/FSA, life & disability insurance, parental leave, and wellness programs). Reports to the Partner, Credit.Apply for this Position