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About the Role

The Associate will support the sourcing, underwriting, and credit analysis of potential investments, assist in deal closings, and manage post-closing portfolio monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed financial and market analysis for new debt and equity investments
• Screen new investment opportunities
• Develop complex Excel financial models including cash flow analysis, debt sizing, and structuring
• Prepare investment committee memos
• Analyze investment performance and maintain valuation models
• Track relevant market activities
• Prepare quarterly portfolio reports and performance forecasts
• Assist in investment closings
• Meet with management teams and sponsors for due diligence and portfolio monitoring
• Provide direct support to senior management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent
• Minimum of 1.5 years of relevant investment banking or principal investing experience
• Strong quantitative, financial, and analytical skills
• Self-motivated and driven
• Ability to work in a fast-moving, demanding, and dynamic environment
• Creative problem-solving abilities
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Impeccable integrity and trustworthiness

Skills

• Advanced MS Excel modeling
• V-lookup
• Macros
• Pivot tables
• MS PowerPoint
• Financial analysis
• Market analysis
• Cash flow analysis
• Debt sizing and structuring

Experience Level

• Minimum 1.5 years of relevant experience

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent

Salary/Compensations

• $130,000 - $175,000 base salary
• Discretionary performance-based bonus

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, 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 and Short-Term Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter Benefits for parking and transit
• Access to 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

About the Company

• Ares has 20 years of success driven by people and culture.
• Core values include being Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, and Trustworthy.
• Committed to a purpose of shared prosperity and a better future.
• Fosters a welcoming and inclusive work environment for diverse talent.