Vice President, Infrastructure Opportunities

aresmgmt; New York (NY); On-site; USD 210,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Ares Infrastructure Opportunities (AIO), a unit of Ares Management, is hiring a Vice President to join its Investment Team in New York, NY. The VP will originate, structure and execute investments, with lean teams handling financial modeling, due diligence and execution support.

The role emphasizes rigorous analysis, portfolio monitoring and mentorship of junior staff, with comprehensive U.S. benefits and a base salary in the $210,000–$225,000 range plus discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or international equivalent, along with relevant work experience.
• 6+ years of experience in private equity, project finance, investment banking, development, and/or the power/energy/infrastructure sectors will be given priority.
• Strong finance and analytical abilities as well as strong financial modeling capabilities (in Excel) and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Interfacing with portfolio company management teams, third party diligence providers, legal counsel, and other external partners.
• Evaluating new investment opportunities and leading preparation of internal evaluation materials.
• Leading due diligence processes, deal structuring and process execution; overseeing preparation and maintenance of financial models and other quantitative analysis.
• Monitoring and reporting on operational and financial performance of portfolio investments.
• Identification and implementation of strategies to optimize value of investments.
• Management and mentorship of junior team members.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent

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 Opportunities (“AIO”) is hiring a Vice President to join its Investment Team in New York, NY.

AIO is an equity-oriented infrastructure group that employs both value-add and core strategies to invest in assets and companies within the infrastructure asset class. Target sectors include renewable energy, energy storage, natural gas midstream, transportation, resource efficiency, low carbon molecules, infrastructure services, and digital infrastructure. We leverage our technical and financial skill set, industry relationships, and the Ares platform to source proprietary deal flow, structure downside protection, and seek attractive risk-adjusted returns for our investors.

We manage ~$8.5bn across our two strategies and three main funds. AIO draws upon a broadly-skilled and cohesive team of approximately 30 investment professionals with deep sector expertise and strong industry relationships.

Primary Functions and Essential Responsibilities:

The candidate will work as an integral part of the Investment Team in New York, which is responsible for originating, structuring and executing new investments. Responsibilities will include financial modeling, due diligence, and execution support as part of lean investment teams, as well as the management of new and existing investments.

Key responsibilities of the role will include:

• Interfacing with portfolio company management teams, third party diligence providers, legal counsel, and other external partners
• Evaluating new investment opportunities and leading preparation of internal evaluation materials
• Leading due diligence processes, deal structuring and process executionOverseeing preparation and maintenance of financial models and other quantitative analysis
• Monitoring and reporting on operational and financial performance of portfolio investments
• Identification and implementation of strategies to optimize value of investments
• Management and mentorship of junior team members

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or international equivalent, along with relevant work experience
• Candidates with 6+ years of experience in private equity, project finance, investment banking, development, and/or the power/energy/infrastructure sectors will be given priority.
• The candidate should possess strong finance and analytical abilities as well as strong financial modeling capabilities (in Excel) and excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Industry knowledge and experience is strongly preferred.

Reporting Relationships

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.

$210,000.00 - $225,000.00

The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings. Ares U.S. Core Benefits include 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), and Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit.

Ares offers a number of additional benefits including 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, and much more.

There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.