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Ares Management · 1 day ago

Associate, Credit, US Direct Lending

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$130K/yr - $175K/yr

1+ years exp

Ares Management is a leading specialty finance company focused on the U.S. middle market. The Associate role within the Direct Lending Group involves sourcing, underwriting, and credit analysis of potential new investments while assisting in deal closings and portfolio management.

Asset ManagementBusiness DevelopmentCreditFinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Performing detailed financial and market analysis that forms the basis for decisions on new debt and/or equity investments of the firm

Screening new investment opportunities

Preparing various complex excel financial models including cash flow analysis, debt sizing and structuring

Preparing investment committee memos

Analyzing investment performance including maintaining and updating investment valuations and financial models as well as keeping track of relevant current market activities

Preparing quarterly portfolio reports summarizing changes in performance and updating forecasts

Assisting in investment closings

Meeting with management teams and sponsors when assessing new investment opportunities and monitoring the existing portfolio

Additional duties include providing direct support as deemed necessary by senior management

Qualification

Financial analysisExcel modelingInvestment banking experienceCredit analysisInterpersonal skillsProblem solvingIntegrity

Required

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent required

Minimum of 1.5 years of relevant investment banking or principal investing experience by the start date

Strong intellect with solid quantitative, financial and analytical skills

Advanced MS Excel modeling skills (v-lookup, macros, pivot tables) and 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

Company

Ares Management

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Ares Management is an alternative asset manager focusing on credit, private equity, and real estate.

Founded in 1997

Los Angeles, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.aresmgmt.com

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