Associate, Credit, US Direct Lending
About The Position
Ares is currently seeking candidates for the Associate role within our Direct Lending Group in our Los Angeles office. We are one of the largest self-originating direct lenders to the U.S. middle market. Our direct lending business in the U.S. is conducted through Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: ARCC), a leading specialty finance company. ARCC is the largest business development company in the United States by both market capitalization and total assets. In addition to Ares Capital Corporation (“ARCC”) our public BDC, we have a number of separately managed accounts and commingled funds that brings total AUM for the platform to over $148 billion as of September, 30th 2024. You can learn more about our portfolio companies here. The U.S. Direct Lending team primarily operates out of offices in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. The Los Angeles team has over 25 investment professionals dedicated to U.S. Direct Lending, with most being industry generalists. Strong analytical and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work well with limited supervision are of critical importance. This position presents candidates with a unique opportunity to join a growing group that offers significant exposure to all phases of the investment process.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent require
- 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
