Senior Associate, Financial Planning & Analysis

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 DescriptionAres Management is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Associate to join the Credit Financial Planning & Analysis team. The Credit Financial Planning & Analysis team currently consists of five members in Boston, New York, Los Angeles and Mumbai and works in a very team-oriented environment as a part of the firm’s larger Finance organization. The team is responsible for various projection models, fund forecasting and other corporate finance functions, and works closely with numerous groups across the organization, including Credit investment professionals and senior management as well as investor relations, fund accounting, business operations, portfolio management and technology teams.The ideal candidate would have a fundamental understanding of alternative investing and/or private credit and would demonstrate an aptitude in financial modeling and forecasting solutions. The candidate would also partner closely with our technology team to support automation, AI integration and data analytics initiatives and would display capability and passion for automation and technological data. The role requires a dynamic, adaptive, experienced hands-on professional to ensure best practices in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.Primary functions and essential responsibilitiesThe Senior Associate will support a VP and the broader FP&A team in partnering across our enterprise to provide accurate projections for senior management. Responsibilities include:Building and maintaining fund projection models for public and non-private regulated funds such as Business Development Companies and Interval FundsPreparing and assisting with various scenario and/or sensitivity analyses and ad hoc business requests before presentation of this data to senior management to assist in corporate strategyManaging various automation initiatives of forecast projection models with a focus on Anaplan or similar enterprise modeling software while incorporating best practices around AI and data technologySupporting the implementation of new systems and processes, including data collection, testing, analysis, presentation and supporting the roll outCoordinating with other teams such as fund accounting, investor relations, Credit investment professionals, portfolio management and/or business operations to gather and update key inputs for fund models on a timely basisOrganizing presentations and other data requests for lenders, investors and rating agencies while assisting with fund capital formation and balance sheet managementAssisting in reporting to internal stakeholders by creating presentations or data-driven dashboards that provide thoughtful analysis and identify required action itemsThe Senior Associate will also provide a fresh mindset and an ability to lead, manage, motivate, and inspire the FP&A team to effectively embrace and drive objectives, visions, and goals.QualificationsEducation/Certification:Bachelor's Degree in a Business-related field such as Finance, Accounting, Financial Engineering, Data Science or Economics from a top academic institutionMBA or Graduate Degree a plus, but not requiredCFA and/or CPA license a plus, but not requiredExperience Required:Minimum of 4-6 years of relevant work experience in Finance and/or FP&A with strong interest or experience in data science, automation and/or technologyBackground in financial services, alternative investing and/or private credit a plusExperience may include time spent at an alternative investment manager, financial institution or bank, rating agency, accounting or advisory firmStrong Excel skills in financial modeling with a willingness to learn new systems to continuously improve and increase automationPrior experience with Anaplan or similar modeling software tools a plusProficiency in Power BI and/or other analytical tools a plusExperience and passion for using AI tools (Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude at minimum) to drive efficiencies a plusGeneral Requirements:General understanding of fund financial statements and projection modelsInterest in designing, building, and maintaining complex, dynamic models that drive decision-makingExceptional problem solving and analytical skills with an ability to translate business requirements and ad-hoc requests into scalable, efficient modeling solutions that provide actionable insightsStrong ability to communicate, both through written communication and/or presentations and then verbally during meetings to relay this information to leadershipAbility to develop and maintain relationships across various parts of the organization with stakeholders across all levels, both internally and externallyAttention to detail, accuracy and deadlines; must be organized and able to successfully manage multiple priorities and competing demandsExperience building, maintaining, or working with relationship, hierarchical, SQL or databases a plusA self-directed individual with a can-do attitude, willing to work in an energetic, collaborative, and fast-paced environment, proactive in nature, and a proven ability to resolve issues with minimal supervisionA solutions-oriented individual that will take pride in their work and connect it to the bigger pictureReporting RelationshipsVice President, Financial Planning & AnalysisCompensationThe 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.$135,000 - $165,000The 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.SummaryLocation: New York, NYType: Full time