Senior Associate, Infrastructure Opportunities Investor Relations

Ares Management Corporation•New York, NY

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Ares Infrastructure Opportunities (“AIO”) is currently searching for a highly motivated, detail-oriented team player to join as a Senior Associate on the Infrastructure Opportunities Investor Relations team in the New York office. The Senior Associate will be responsible for assisting with product development, marketing strategy, and the creation of marketing and due diligence materials for private funds in the Infrastructure Opportunities business. AIO manages ~$8.5bn and employs both value-add and core strategies to invest in assets and companies within the infrastructure asset class. Target sectors include renewable energy, energy storage, natural gas midstream, transportation, resource efficiency, low carbon molecules, infrastructure services, and digital infrastructure. The role supports key strategic priorities and provides a high degree of visibility to both senior management and investors. Ares' success has been driven by its people and culture, guided by core values: Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy. The company is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment.

Requirements

Strategic orientation combined with strong analytical, interpersonal and writing skills
Conceptual thinker, creative, articulate and have the ability to understand and convey a variety of concepts at all levels
Outstanding execution and organization skills combined with excellent judgment and exemplary ethics and values
Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written
Exceptional relationship skills – able to establish rapport and quickly engender trust and respect with a wide range of individuals representing the spectrum of institutional investors, including staff, Board members, consultants, and other industry contacts
Ability to develop relationships with a variety of internal Ares constituents including finance and accounting, legal and compliance, and investment professionals, as well as strategy and relationship management
Highly motivated self-starter with a drive for success who works well independently
Able to work effectively and efficiently in an entrepreneurial environment
Outgoing, collaborative, and inclusive style, well developed ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
High energy level displayed within a culture of intensity, accessibility and availability
Ability to multitask, meet deadlines and remain detail-oriented in a fast paced environment
Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent
5+ years of work experience in an investor relations, strategy, client service, or product management role
Blend of client service, investment capabilities, and commercial sense
Understanding of Infrastructure/Real Assets and Private Equity and awareness of alternative investment management space
Strong quantitative skills
Exceptional attention to detail, placing a high priority on accuracy and organization
Problem solver with ability to research solutions and suggest resolutions
Highly motivated with the ability to set priorities, multitask and monitor own workload to meet deadlines at a fast pace
Demonstrated experience working in a team environment with ability to self-manage and prioritize multiple tasks
Highly proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Strong organizational, interpersonal and analytical skills
Series 7 and 63 or ability to obtain and the SIE

Nice To Haves

Understanding of Infrastructure investing and/or investment banking, finance and accounting background or training

Responsibilities

Assist with product development, marketing strategy, and the creation of marketing and due diligence materials for private funds in the Infrastructure Opportunities business
Support fundraising for private funds across platforms by developing marketing and due diligence materials such as private placement memorandums (PPM), pitch books, and due diligence questionnaires (DDQs) for investment vehicles
Prepare Request For Proposals, DDQs, track record analysis, consultant questionnaires/databases and related due diligence requests
Work across functions to obtain and synthesize information from the deal teams, reporting, and accounting teams in order to prepare communication materials
Streamline processes by creating more efficient methods of gathering, sorting, accessing data
Conduct ongoing market and competitor research, including keeping track of investment vehicles, strategy and performance for peers
Create presentations and coordinate logistics for investor meetings, industry conferences and the annual investor meeting
Draft written correspondence to investors including mass communications and customized meeting follow-up
Work on strategic projects for new business development initiatives