Ares Management

Principal, Alternative Credit

New York, NY · Principal

Sponsorship not specified$10k-$15kDetected 42 days ago

Brand StrategyBusiness DevelopmentAccountingValuationM&AMentoring

About the role

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.
The accelerated AUM growth in recent years has created an immediate need to enhance the group's origination engine.
There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity.

Develop and maintain new relationships within the bank, advisor, asset manager and lending platform communities to increase deal flow origination
Help drive brand development forward for Alternative Credit at conferences, panels and bank events
Establish, build and maintain bank, advisory and lending platform relationships spanning all pockets of origination within those institutions
Develop strategic partnerships/JVs with other institutions including insurance companies, pensions, asset managers & others to create new deal sourcing channels and investment scale in all aspects of the Alternative Credit business
Alternative Credit has a broad range of sub-strategies designed to be client-focused and solutions-based with three main formats: pure play, customized and flagship funds.

Bachelor's Degree or international equivalent required
strong knowledge of finance and accounting
Superior networking skills and ability to source valued information
Minimum of 10-15+ years' experience at a top investment firm, investment bank or similar organization, which might include experience in capital markets, investment banking, leveraged finance, buy-side M&A, structured product sales/syndications and/or principal investing experience.
Strong intellect with outstanding quantitative and qualitative analytical skills; strong knowledge of finance and accounting
Understanding of loan / transaction documentation - commitment letters, term sheets and credit agreements
Excellent writing, analytical and presentation skills
Demonstrated competency in financial statement analysis, business valuation, accounting and finance.

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.
The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings.

Over the last 20 years, Ares' success has been driven by our people and our culture.
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.
We are currently seeking an experienced Principal to join the Alternative Credit team focused on sourcing, origination and business & brand development within the private markets.

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 includ

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