Ares Management

Senior Credit Trader, Principal, Liquid Credit

New York, NY · Principal

Sponsorship not specified$230k-$250kDetected 22 days ago

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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.
Liquid credit investment solutions help traditional fixed-income investors access the syndicated loan and high yield bond markets and capitalize on opportunities across traded corporate credit.
Our strategies include syndicated loans, high yield bonds, and multi-asset credit.

Partner with IT and investment operations groups to leverage the use of technology to provide efficiencies in all areas of the trading process.
Partner with portfolio managers to develop a fulsome understanding of the Firm and Credit Group's investment goals and divergent portfolio mandates to generate actionable trade ideas including relative value across loans/HY.

Ability to assess facts and make quick decisions in a trading environment
A demonstrated track record of multi-tasking/simultaneously managing multiple tasks while on the trading desk
Firm understanding of trading platforms and the ability to quickly learn any required internal applications
Strong understanding of credit fundamentals and market technicals
Experience Required:
Established track record of strong relationships with internal and external/counterparty relationships
Education/Certification:
Proficient in understanding portfolio manager/client needs, generating proprietary idea flow, partnering with counterparties to source opportunities, and communicating credit and market news to internal constituents
Requirements:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage both internal and external business relationships
Strong attention to detail and high operational accuracy

BA/BS in Finance, Accounting, or related field required
master's degree and/or CFA a plus
8-10+ years relevant experience and currently in a buyside or sellside trading (preferred) or capital markets capacity within the below IG-corporate credit markets

The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below.
Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus.
$230,000.00 - $250,000.00
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.

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.

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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