Analyst/Associate, Portfolio Management, Direct Lending

Ares Management is a leading firm focused on shared prosperity and a better future through its diverse team and inclusive culture. They are seeking an Analyst/Associate for their Direct Lending – Portfolio Management department, responsible for portfolio monitoring, valuation, analytics, and restructurings while collaborating with various departments across the firm.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage 15-20 assigned corporate debt and equity investments
• Provide direct support to deal teams as necessary including assisting with re-underwrites, amendments, diligence on opportunities with active investments, and assisting with the preparation of investment committee memos
• General portfolio management including quarterly valuation and reporting
• Communicate with portfolio company management teams and sponsors to assist with the detailed monitoring of the portfolio (hold lender calls and diligence calls, attend board meetings, etc.)
• Utilize firm’s proprietary software tools for company tracking of KPIs
• Perform mark-to-market quarter end valuations
• Analyze portfolio trends and track relevant current market activities
• Develop and produce periodic and ad hoc reports and presentations for both internal (investment team, senior management, board of directors, investor relations) and external target audiences (investors, limited partners)

Skills

• Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
• 1-3 years of finance or accounting experience with exposure to valuation methods required
• Advanced MS Excel modeling skills (v-lookup, macros, and pivot tables)
• Beginning to intermediate MS PowerPoint skills
• Self-motivated and driven; ability to work effectively in a collegial, fast moving, demanding, and dynamic environment
• Creative problem solver
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Impeccable integrity and trustworthiness

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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