Associate, Portfolio Management - US Direct Lending
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.
Reporting relationships
Reports to: Vice President
Supervises: N/A
Primary functions and essential responsibilities
The Analyst will provide support for the monitoring of Ares US Direct Lending Group corporate debt and equity investments, including general portfolio management, quarterly valuation and reporting, supporting the potential restructuring of investments with senior investment professionals, as well as supporting ongoing fund raising and existing investor relationship efforts. This position will be based in Mumbai. Key responsibilities include Core responsibility for monitoring corporate debt and equity investments
- Providing assistance to deal teams with assigned investments and general portfolio management including quarterly valuation and reporting
- Supporting potential restructuring with detailed Excel financial models including cash flow analysis, and related capital structure re- structuring analysis
- Communicating with portfolio company management
- Utilizing firm’s proprietary software tools for company tracking
- Performing and helping manage mark-to-market quarter end valuations and process
- Analyzing portfolio trends and market leverage and price development
- Another key responsibility is supporting Ares’ ongoing fund raising and existing investor relationship effort.
- Maintaining and developing Ares investment track record
- Assisting in investors presentations and queries
- Additional duties include providing direct support as deemed necessary by senior management
Qualifications
Education: MBA or Equivalent degree
Experience Required:
- 0 - 3 years of relevant investment banking / fund / advisor experience/ Credit analysis/ valuation
General Requirements:
- Self-motivated and driven; ability to work effectively in a collegial, fast moving, demanding, and dynamic environment
- Experience with asset management systems or other relational databases
- Experience at a regional, national, or global financial services firm
- Experience with US capital markets
- Self-starter, exceptional communication, and organizational skills necessary
- Ability to work independently as well as with “the team”
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and computer literacy
- Knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook
- Creative problem solver
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Reporting Relationships
Vice President, Core, US Direct Lending PMGThere 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.
Skills
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About Company
Ares Management Corporation is a global leader in alternative investment management, offering a broad range of investment solutions in credit, private equity, and real estate. Ares Management Corporation careers provide a platform for professionals to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment where talent and innovation drive success. Working at Ares Management Corporation, employees engage with complex financial structures, contributing to impactful investment strategies that deliver sustainable, long-term value to clients and stakeholders. A career at Ares Management Corporation not only offers personal and professional growth opportunities but also immerses professionals in a culture of excellence, integrity, and social responsibility, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a significant impact in the investment world.
Important dates & deadlines?
Application Deadline
30 Nov 26, 11:55 AM IST
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