Analyst / Associate, Product Management and Investor Relations, Direct Lending

Analyst Or Associate Position

Ares is currently searching for a highly motivated, detail-oriented team player to join as an Analyst or an Associate on the U.S. Direct Lending Product Management and Investor Relations team based in the New York office. Ares U.S. Direct Lending Group ("DLG") is one of the largest self-originating direct lenders. With a team of over 230 investment professionals in offices across the U.S., Ares U.S. DLG self-originates investment opportunities in senior secured loans, private high yield, mezzanine and select minority equity investments. Ares U.S. DLG provides investors access to its self-originating direct lending platform through several vehicles, including commingled funds, separately managed accounts and a publicly traded vehicle, Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ : ARCC).

Primary Functions and Essential Responsibilities :

To succeed in this role, an individual must possess a strategic orientation combined with strong analytical and relationship management skills. The successful candidate should possess the following attributes :

• Highly motivated self-starter
• Knowledge of direct lending / leveraged finance, based on investments, portfolio management and / or marketing
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure
• Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task
• Exceptional interpersonal skills ability to engender trust and respect with a wide range of individuals, including investors, board members, consultants, other industry contacts and multi-disciplinary internal colleagues
• Outgoing, collaborative and inclusive
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

Specific tasks will include :

Qualifications :

General Requirements :

Reporting Relationships

Compensation : $110,000-$130,000

The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings. Ares U.S. Core Benefits include 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), and Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit.

Ares offers a number of additional benefits including 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, and much more.

There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.