Senior Associate, Special Situations, US Direct Lending PMG

United States·New York

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Key Responsibilities

Financial modeling and analysis in support of active restructurings and equity-owned portfolio companies; experience in 3-statement operational modeling, liquidity analysis,

Requirements Summary

Bachelor's degree or international equivalent 4+ years of consulting, credit, private equity,

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Ares is seeking a Senior Associate for our U.S. Direct Lending Special Situations team.

The Senior Associate will be responsible for supporting control equity positions and workouts/restructurings within the U.S. Direct Lending portfolio ($193B in AUM). The role will provide the Senior Associate with significant opportunities for direct interaction with Ares senior leadership and portfolio company executives as well as long-term career growth.

Responsibilities

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→Financial modeling and analysis in support of active restructurings and equity-owned portfolio companies; experience in 3-statement operational modeling, liquidity analysis, and capital structure modeling preferred
→Supporting performance improvement efforts for owned portfolio companies
→Supporting due diligence efforts in support of active restructurings and owned portfolio companies
→Reviewing and negotiating legal documentation
→Communicating with management teams and advisors in connection with strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance to understand key trends and drivers of equity-owned portfolio companies
→Drafting and presenting Investment Committee memos to senior leadership
→Utilizing firm’s proprietary software tools for company tracking

Requirements

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Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
4+ years of consulting, credit, private equity, or investment banking experience
Advanced MS Excel modeling skills
Advanced MS PowerPoint skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience reading and analyzing credit, equity, and restructuring related legal documents
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
Periodic travel is required

What We Offer

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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.

$130,000.00 - $160,000.00

The 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.