Associate, Strategy, AIS
About The Position
Ares Management is seeking a full-time Associate to join the Ares Insurance Solutions (AIS) Strategy Group. AIS provides asset management, origination, risk analytics, capital, and M&A services to insurance clients globally. The group manages approximately $25 billion in assets and serves as investment manager, capital solutions provider, and corporate development partner to Aspida, a U.S. life and annuity insurance and reinsurance company. The AIS Strategy Group works with AIS leadership and leaders across Ares to source, evaluate, and implement high-priority growth initiatives, including acquisitions, minority investments, strategic partnerships, global expansion, and business development. The Associate will support the sourcing, evaluation, and execution of potential strategic initiatives for Ares Management and AIS. The role requires detailed financial and market analysis, financial modeling, investment screening, preparation of investment committee and board materials, investment performance analysis, diligence and closing support, and work on new business development projects. Additional duties may be assigned by senior management.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.
- At least 7 years of relevant experience in investment banking, consulting, or principal investing, preferably focused on asset management, financial services, or insurance.
- Impeccable integrity and trustworthiness, including the ability to handle sensitive information appropriately.
- Self-motivation and ability to set priorities, multitask, and monitor workload to meet deadlines.
- High attention to detail.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to work well with limited supervision.
- Ability to work effectively in a collegial, fast-moving, demanding, and dynamic environment.
- Creative problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- High proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Nice To Haves
- MBA or CFA.
- Relevant experience focused on asset management, financial services, or insurance.
Responsibilities
- Perform detailed financial and market analysis to inform investment decisions.
- Prepare complex Excel financial models.
- Screen new investment opportunities.
- Prepare investment committee memos and board presentations.
- Analyze investment performance, maintain and update financial models, and track relevant market activity.
- Assist with investment closings and diligence.
- Support strategic projects for new business development initiatives across AIS and Ares.
- Provide direct support as needed by senior management.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plans
- Dental and vision plans
- 401(k) program with company match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Healthcare Savings Accounts with company contribution
- Basic and voluntary life insurance
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Commuter benefits for parking and transit
- Access to a medical advisory team
- Mental health app with coaching, therapy, and psychiatry
- Mindfulness and wellbeing app
- Financial wellness benefit with 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
