Associate/Senior Associate, Strategy AIS

Ares Management Corporation • New York, NY

79d • $180,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Ares Management Corporation (“Ares” or the “Firm”) is a publicly traded, leading global alternative asset manager with approximately $572 billion of assets under management ("AUM") and approximately 4,100 employees. We seek to deliver attractive returns across each of our strategies and believe our investment groups are market leaders based on assets under management and investment performance. Our distinct but complementary teams have the ability to invest across a company’s capital structure, from senior debt to common equity. The Firm was built upon the fundamental principle that each group benefits from being part of the broader platform. We believe the synergies from this multi-asset strategy provides our professionals with insights into industry trends, access to significant deal flow and the ability to assess relative value. Since our inception in 1997, we have adhered to a disciplined investment philosophy that focuses on delivering compelling risk-adjusted investment returns throughout market cycles. We believe our growth in becoming one of the largest alternative asset managers is a testament to our experienced management team, our focus on performance and our high-quality investor base, which includes large pension funds, university endowments, sovereign wealth funds, banks and insurance companies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics or related field (MBA or CFA a plus)
• 2 - 4 years of relevant investment banking, consulting, or principal investing preferably with focus on asset management / financial services or insurance
• Impeccable integrity and trustworthiness
• Self-motivated with the ability to set priorities, multitask, and monitor own workload to meet deadlines
• High level of attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work well with limited supervision
• Private equity caliber drive and ability to work effectively in a collegial, fast moving, demanding, and dynamic environment
• Creative problem solver
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and Word

Responsibilities

• Performing detailed financial and market analysis that forms the basis for decisions on investments of the firm
• Preparing complex excel financial models
• Screening new investment opportunities
• Preparing investment committee memos and board presentations
• Analyzing investment performance including maintaining and updating financial models as well as keeping track of relevant current market activities
• Assisting in investment closings and diligence
• Supporting strategic projects for new business development initiatives across the AIS and the firm
• 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
• Mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry
• 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
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree