Associate, Alternative Credit

Ares Management Corporation•Atlanta, GA

4d•$130,000 - $175,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Ares is a leading participant in the global asset-based finance markets with approximately $48.7 billion of assets under management (“AUM”) invested across multiple, actively managed funds as of March 31, 2025. The Alt Credit Team today comprises over 80 investment professionals located primarily in three Ares offices: New York City, Atlanta, and London. Ares’ Alt Credit platform employs strategies that are asset-focused, making investments backed by assets and contractual cash flows such as loans, leases and receivables. Alt Credit fills gaps in the capital markets between credit, private equity and real estate, investing across a spectrum of liquid and illiquid opportunities that include various specialty finance sectors, net leases, structured products, cash flow streams (e.g., royalties, licensing, management fees), and other asset types. Alt Credit has a broad range of sub-strategies designed to be client-focused and solutions-based with three main formats: pure play, customized and flagship funds. Ares is currently seeking an Associate to add to our Alternative Credit Group in Atlanta or New York. The qualified candidate will have a credit investor’s mindset and a successful track record of structuring and negotiating corporate credit and asset-oriented financing solutions. The Associate will be directly involved in all facets of the investment analysis process including financial modeling, due diligence, industry research, legal documentation, and portfolio monitoring/management. He or she will interact directly with portfolio company management teams. Finance experience with exposure to asset finance, corporate and / or structure credit, and securitization is critical for success in this role.

Requirements

Superior academic achievement at a top tier undergraduate program is required.
3+ years of finance experience with direct exposure to asset finance, corporate credit and structured products.
Sophisticated financial modeling and analytical capabilities.
Self-motivated and driven; ability to work effectively in a collegial, fast moving, demanding, and dynamic environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills that demonstrate an ability to articulate a clear, concise analysis of investment risk and relative value.
Evidence of intellectual curiosity, creative problem-solving skills, and adaptability.

Nice To Haves

Prior buyside experience or financial institutions group (FIG) / securitization / structured credit investment banking experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Thoroughly analyze and underwrite potential investments including reviews of historical financials, development of cashflow projection models and investment analyses.
Apply various qualitative and quantitative methods, including data analysis and scenario analysis, to assess the relative risk and relative value of potential investments.
Support the deal team throughout the transaction due diligence and closing processes.
Collect due diligence materials, utilize information and findings to adjust the underwriting of investments, and coordinate with third party diligence providers to facilitate the review and closing of transactions.
Support investment team by performing company-specific and industry research for each investment opportunity.
Assist in the development of Investment Committee memos and supporting analysis; ensure the quality, completeness and accuracy of the analysis that precedes investment recommendations as well as manage the overall delivery of associated materials required for decision making.
Work with the asset management team to provide support to and oversight of certain investments in the portfolio
Contribute to various Team projects to further strengthen or enhance our investment process.