Ares Management

Associate, Credit, US Direct Lending

Los Angeles, CA - Century City · Principal

Sponsorship not specified$130k-$175kDetected 47 days ago

Business DevelopmentFinancial ModelingExcelMentoringMicrosoft OfficeUnderwriting

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.
Job Description Ares is currently seeking candidates for the Associate role within our Direct Lending Group in our Los Angeles office.
Our direct lending business in the U.S. is conducted through Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: ARCC), a leading specialty finance company.

The Associate will provide support for the sourcing, underwriting and credit analysis of potential new investments, assist in deal closings and be involved in post-closing portfolio management and investment monitoring.
Additional duties include providing direct support as deemed necessary by senior management

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent require
Minimum of 1.5 years of relevant investment banking or principal investing experience by the start date
ability to work effectively in a collegial, fast moving, demanding, and dynamic environment.
You can learn more about our portfolio companies here.
Strong analytical and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work well with limited supervision are of critical importance.
Strong intellect with solid quantitative, financial and analytical skills
Advanced MS Excel modeling skills (v-lookup, macros, pivot tables) and MS PowerPoint skills
Self-motivated and driven; ability to work effectively in a collegial, fast moving, demanding, and dynamic environment.
Creative problem solver.
Exceptional interpersonal skills.
Impeccable integrity and trustworthiness

Performing detailed financial and market analysis that forms the basis for decisions on new debt and/or equity investments of the firm
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.

Ares is currently seeking candidates for the Associate role within our Direct Lending Group in our Los Angeles office.
We are one of the largest self-originating direct lenders to the U.S. middle market.
Our direct lending business in the U.S. is conducted through
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.

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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