Strategy Associate — Insurance Solutions

Ares Management LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx/Dental/Vision

401(k) with company match

FSAs/HSA

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

EAP

Commuter Benefits

Education sponsorship

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Ares Management LLC is seeking a highly motivated Associate in the AIS Strategy Group to support sourcing, evaluation, and execution of growth initiatives for AIS and the firm. Based in the U.S., you will work on financial modeling, market analysis, and strategic projects with senior leadership.

The role requires a strong finance background, 7+ years in investment banking or related fields, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics or related field.
• MBA or CFA a plus.
• 7+ years of relevant investment banking, consulting, or principal investing preferably with focus on asset management / financial services or insurance.
• Impeccable integrity and trustworthiness. The AIS Corporate Strategy Group is often required to work with sensitive information and a candidate must be willing and able to handle this information appropriately.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to set priorities, multitask, and monitor own workload to meet deadlines.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work well with limited supervision.
• Private equity caliber drive and ability to work effectively in a collegial, fast moving, demanding, and dynamic environment.
• Creative problem solver.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Responsibilities

• Performing detailed financial and market analysis that forms the basis for decisions on investments of the firm
• Preparing complex excel financial models
• Screening new investment opportunities
• Preparing investment committee memos and board presentations
• Analyzing investment performance including maintaining and updating financial models as well as keeping track of relevant current market activities
• Assisting in investment closings and diligence
• Supporting strategic projects for new business development initiatives across the AIS and the firm
• Additional duties include providing direct support as deemed necessary by senior management

Skills

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics

MBA or CFA a plus

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Ares Management LLC is seeking a highly motivated Associate in the AIS Strategy Group to support sourcing, evaluation, and execution of growth initiatives for AIS and the firm. Based in the U.S., you will work on financial modeling, market analysis, and strategic projects with senior leadership.

The role requires a strong finance background, 7+ years in investment banking or related fields, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.