Analyst/Associate, Portfolio Management, Direct Lending

Analyst/Associate - Direct Lending – Portfolio ManagementAres is seeking an Analyst/Associate for our Direct Lending – Portfolio Management department. The associate role is within the robust Direct Lending Portfolio Management team, which focuses on portfolio monitoring, valuation, analytics, and restructurings. The role includes the primary functions and responsibilities listed below and enables the Associate to have interaction with various other departments across the firm including deal teams, investor relations, accounting, finance, operations, and performance.Primary Functions and Responsibilities:Monitor and manage 15-20 assigned corporate debt and equity investmentsProvide 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 memosGeneral portfolio management including quarterly valuation and reportingCommunicate 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 KPIsPerform mark-to-market quarter end valuationsAnalyze portfolio trends and track relevant current market activitiesDevelop 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)Qualifications:Bachelor's degree or international equivalent1 - 3 years of finance or accounting experience with exposure to valuation methods requiredAdvanced MS Excel modeling skills (v-lookup, macros, and pivot tables)Beginning to intermediate MS PowerPoint skillsSelf-motivated and driven; ability to work effectively in a collegial, fast moving, demanding, and dynamic environmentCreative problem solverExceptional interpersonal skillsImpeccable integrity and trustworthinessCompensation: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.$95,000.00 - $125,000.00The 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.