Analyst/Associate, Portfolio Management, Direct Lending

Ares Operations•Los Angeles, NY

3d•$95,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Ares is seeking an Analyst/Associate for our Direct Lending – Portfolio Management department. The associate role is within the robust Direct Lending Portfolio Management team , which focuses on portfolio monitoring, valuation, analytics, and restructurings.  The role includes the primary functions and responsibilities listed below and enables the Associate to have interaction with various other departments across the firm including deal teams, investor relations, accounting, finance, operations, and performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
1 - 3 years of finance or accounting experience with exposure to valuation methods
Advanced MS Excel modeling skills (v-lookup, macros, and pivot tables)
Beginning to intermediate 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

Monitor and manage 15-20 assigned corporate debt and equity investments
Provide direct support to deal teams as necessary including assisting with re-underwrites, amendments, diligence on opportunities with active investments, and assisting with the preparation of investment committee memos
General portfolio management including quarterly valuation and reporting
Communicate with portfolio company management teams and sponsors to assist with the detailed monitoring of the portfolio (hold lender calls and diligence calls, attend board meetings, etc.)
Utilize firm’s proprietary software tools for company tracking of KPIs
Perform mark-to-market quarter end valuations
Analyze portfolio trends and track relevant current market activities
Develop and produce periodic and ad hoc reports and presentations for both internal (investment team, senior management, board of directors, investor relations) and external target audiences (investors, limited partners)

Benefits

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
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