Analyst, Americas Relationship Management

Over the last 20 years, Ares' success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values - Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy - and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.

Job Description

SUMMARY

Ares Management is looking to hire an Analyst for the East Region Relationship Management team in New York. This individual will cover a workload which includes ongoing responsibilities to run existing processes and provide project leverage (research, analytics, data organization, materials prep, etc.). This individual will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment where they can develop both technical and interpersonal skills at one of the leading global alternative investment management firms. The role is a great fit for individuals with a natural curiosity, strong organizational skills, and a willingness and desire to grow and learn.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Partner, Head of East Region Relationship Management

Supervises: n/a

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide support to the East Region Relationship Management Team responsible for marketing all of Ares' strategies to prospective and existing investors
• Responsible for tracking all meetings with investors and prospects, including maintenance of Salesforce system, distribution of conference and meeting notes, and other organizational tasks related to supporting the East RM team
• Organize, plan and prepare materials for fundraising roadshows, meetings and calls with portfolio managers and senior leadership. Responsible for preparing briefing memos, agendas, and customized client materials
• Gather critical data to quickly respond to client information requests
• Interact regularly with investment professionals and product managers regularly to track recent developments, portfolio performance, and fundraising progress / plans
• Continuously track and analyze investor mandates and allocation preferences, as well as conduct quantitative and qualitative market and competitor research to produce investor demand assessments identifying key prospects ahead of fund launches and fundraising roadshows
• Organize client lists and help track and update prospects through CRM across all Firm strategies
• Gather market intelligence and research on markets, industry trends, and new potential clients
• Strategically work across Team East to meet internal deliverable deadlines (demand assessments, pipeline updates, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: College graduate with major in Economics, Finance, General Business or Management preferred, with outstanding academic record

Experience Required:

• 1-3 years of corporate experience required;
• Financial services experience preferred;
• Series 7 and 63, or ability to obtain;
• CRM experience and proficiency strongly preferred;
• Spanish or Portuguese language skills preferred

General Requirements:

• Outstanding organizational skills with attention to detail
• Requires excellent communication, writing and interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management skills and ability to collaborate with others
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Problem solver with ability to research solutions and suggest resolutions
• Ability to manage requests and prioritize projects according to business needs
• Demonstrated ability to understand, analyze and articulate data, and make informed decisions
• Polished, professional presence and ability to represent the firm and team positively to key constituents

Reporting Relationships

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus. Note, the range takes into account a broad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role.

$85,000 - $105,000

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.