Associate, Infrastructure Debt

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 Ares Infrastructure Debt is hiring an Associate to join its team in NY. Ares Infrastructure Debt sources global assets and businesses with defensive characteristics across the digital, transport, energy and utility sectors. Through 21+ years of industry experience, we have established long standing relationships allowing us to seek to generate exclusive deal flow and high-quality investment opportunities. Primary functions and essential responsibilities: The candidate will work as an integral part of the Investment Team in New York, which is responsible for originating, structuring and executing new investments. Responsibilities will include financial and analytical support as part of lean investment teams (2-4 investment professionals) as well as the management of new and existing investments. The individual will support in the following areas: Build financial models and determine appropriate capital structure with acceptable levels of debt and equity. Perform in-depth diligence into investments, to develop a deep understanding of the merits and risks of potential investments. Prepare and present investment memos to the investment committee. Support deal execution and closing workstreams on new investments. Conduct regular market research and competitor intelligence identifying trends and new business areas. Assist in the identification of opportunities. Assist in the preparation of pitch proposals and marketing materials for new business activities. Support portfolio management for each investment. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or international equivalent. Candidates will have 2-3 years’ experience from a top tier investment bank or private equity firm specializing in infrastructure project finance, M&A, corporate finance or investment. The candidate should possess strong finance and analytical abilities with strong financial modeling capabilities (in Excel). Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills are a must as well as the ability to confidently interact with senior management, investors and peers. 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. $155,000.00 - $165,000.00 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr aresmgmt