Principal, Infrastructure Debt Capital Markets (Capital Solutions)
About The Position
Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry. We are seeking a highly experienced and commercially driven Principal to join our Capital Solutions team to support the Firm’s infrastructure debt capital markets initiatives. This senior leadership role focuses on originating and executing complex infrastructure financing transactions across sectors such as energy transition, transportation, digital infrastructure, and other related assets. The ideal candidate will bring deep sector expertise, a strong network of lenders and capital providers, and a proven ability to lead transactions and drive strategic growth.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in infrastructure finance, project finance, or structured finance
- Proven track record of leading complex transactions and managing senior client relationships.
- Deep understanding of infrastructure sectors and associated financing structures.
- Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, CFA, or equivalent preferred.
- FINRA Series 7, 63, and 79 and SIE licenses required (or ability to obtain within 3 months from start date)
Nice To Haves
- Experience with sustainable infrastructure and ESG-linked financing.
- Familiarity with institutional investor dynamics and private credit markets.
- Global transaction experience across developed and emerging markets.
- Multilingual capabilities and cross-cultural fluency are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Lead the sourcing and development of infrastructure financing opportunities, leveraging industry relationships and market insights.
- Oversee the structuring, negotiation, and execution of financing solutions including senior debt, mezzanine, hybrid instruments, and ESG-linked products.
- Manage high-level relationships with institutional investors, banks, and advisors. Act as a strategic advisor to clients.
- Contribute to the strategic direction of the infrastructure finance platform, including product innovation, market positioning, and geographic expansion.
- Mentor junior professionals, foster collaboration across teams, and contribute to talent development and culture.
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
Principal
