Associate, Public IR and Communications

Ares Operations•New York, NY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Ares is currently searching for a highly motivated, detail-oriented team player to join as an Analyst/Associate on the Public Markets Investor Relations team in our New York office supporting the following companies and associated IR teams: Ares Management (ARES), Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC), Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (ACRE), Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund (ARDC) and future capital markets-oriented fund strategies. This individual will provide investor relations support, including the preparation of materials (presentations, quantitative analyses, written responses and talking points) on the company, market and competitor information that are sent internally (including the Boards of Directors) and externally (investors, research analysts and rating agencies). The candidate must have strong organizational, communication, quantitative and analytical skills and must be able to meet deadline requirements. The individual would have the potential opportunity to be promoted to gain additional public markets investor relations responsibilities within the Firm over time. The role will report to the Managing Director of Public Markets Investor Relations and will work closely with team members in New York, Atlanta, and St. Louis.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a top school with a minimum of one year of related work experience
At least 1-2+ years of relevant work experience, preferably in equity research, valuation, accounting, investment banking, investment management or management consulting
Strong corporate finance and accounting skills
Demonstrated strong academic performance
Possess a strong work ethic and ability to learn quickly to contribute to a team-oriented environment
Exceptional Excel and PowerPoint capabilities
Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and represent the Firm in a professional manner
Attention to detail, placing a high priority on accuracy and organization
Problem solver with ability to research solutions and suggest resolutions
Demonstrated experience working in a team environment with multiple tasks
Motivated with the ability to set priorities, multitask, and monitor own workload to meet aggressive deadlines

Nice To Haves

Progress toward CFA/CPA/MBA preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct market and competitor analysis in support of strategic decision making and investor communications
Assist in preparation of frequent Board presentations outlining trading multiples and industry and market activity
Support the quarterly earnings process by preparing earnings conference call scripts, press releases, investor presentations, Q&A documents, and other prep materials
Collaborate with Accounting, FP&A, Legal/Compliance, Comms and other teams to gather information and ensure accuracy of figures and alignment of external messaging
Assist with crafting talking points/messaging for investor engagements including conferences, Investor Days, and one-on-one meetings
Support other strategic projects / teamwide responsibilities including capital markets transactions, M&A and ESG

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