Associate, Credit, US Direct Lending

Ares Operations • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Associate will provide support for the sourcing, underwriting and credit analysis of potential new investments, assist in deal closings and be involved in post-closing portfolio management and investment monitoring.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent required
• Minimum of 1.5 years of relevant investment banking or principal investing experience by the start date
• Strong intellect with solid quantitative, financial and analytical skills
• Advanced MS Excel modeling skills (v-lookup, macros, pivot tables) and 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

• Performing detailed financial and market analysis that forms the basis for decisions on new debt and/or equity investments of the firm
• Screening new investment opportunities
• Preparing various complex excel financial models including cash flow analysis, debt sizing and structuring
• Preparing investment committee memos
• Analyzing investment performance including maintaining and updating investment valuations and financial models as well as keeping track of relevant current market activities
• Preparing quarterly portfolio reports summarizing changes in performance and updating forecasts
• Assisting in investment closings
• Meeting with management teams and sponsors when assessing new investment opportunities and monitoring the existing portfolio
• Additional duties include providing direct support as deemed necessary by senior management

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)
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level