Associate, Strategy, AIS
About The Position
Ares Management Corporation is a publicly traded global alternative asset manager. The Associate will join the Ares Insurance Solutions (AIS) Strategy Group, an in-house team that provides asset management, origination, risk analytics, capital, and M&A services to insurance clients globally. The team 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 Strategy Group works with AIS leadership and leaders across Ares to source, evaluate, and implement high-priority growth initiatives, including management company 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, including analysis, investment diligence, and closing activities. The role also supports new business development projects across AIS and the firm and may provide additional support as requested 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-motivated, with the ability to set priorities, multitask, and monitor workload to meet deadlines.
- High level of attention to detail.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to work well with limited supervision.
- Drive and ability to work effectively in a collegial, fast-moving, demanding, and dynamic environment.
- Creative problem-solving ability.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- High proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Nice To Haves
- MBA or CFA.
- Experience focused on asset management, financial services, or insurance.
Responsibilities
- Perform detailed financial and market analysis to inform firm investment decisions.
- Prepare complex Excel financial models.
- Screen new investment opportunities.
- Prepare investment committee memoranda and board presentations.
- Analyze investment performance, maintain and update financial models, and track relevant market activity.
- Assist with investment closings and due diligence.
- Support strategic projects and new business development initiatives across AIS and the firm.
- Provide direct support as deemed necessary by senior management.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plans
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) program with company match
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution
- Basic and voluntary life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 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
- Discretionary performance-based bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
