Associate Credit Us Direct Lending

### _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 Description** 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.  **Key Responsibilities** * Performing detailed financial and market analysis that forms the basis for decisions on new debt and/or equity investments of the firm  * Screening new investment opportunities  * Preparing various complex excel financial models including cash flow analysis, debt sizing and structuring  * Preparing investment committee memos  * Analyzing investment performance including maintaining and updating investment valuations and financial models as well as keeping track of relevant current market activities  * Preparing quarterly portfolio reports summarizing changes in performance and updating forecasts  * Assisting in investment closings  * Meeting with management teams and sponsors when assessing new investment opportunities and monitoring the existing portfolio  * Additional duties include providing direct support as deemed necessary by senior management  **Qualifications** * Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent required  * Minimum of 1.5 years of relevant investment banking or principal investing experience by the start date  * 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  **Reporting Relationships** Partner, Credit **Compensation** 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 - $175,000.00 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._