Senior Associate Income Fund Management

### _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** Key Responsibilities -------------------- ### Fund Management & Portfolio Strategy * Lead the day-to-day management of private closed-end real estate funds, including Japan Income Partners I and future income-focused investment vehicles. * Develop and execute portfolio strategies designed to maximize risk-adjusted returns and long-term value creation. * Prepare annual business plans, operating budgets, and portfolio-level initiatives. * Monitor fund performance and proactively identify opportunities for value enhancement and portfolio optimization. * Manage fund liquidity, financing strategies, and overall portfolio performance. ### Investment Analysis & Execution * Conduct portfolio and asset-level performance analysis, including return attribution and performance measurement. * Evaluate investment opportunities through risk and return analysis, underwriting reviews, and strategic assessments. * Lead Hold/Sell analyses and support disposition strategies to maximize investment outcomes. * Coordinate transaction execution activities in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. * Contribute to investment committee materials and strategic decision-making processes. ### Investor Relations & Fund Reporting * Serve as a primary point of contact for institutional investors and strategic stakeholders. * Prepare investor reports, portfolio updates, fund performance analyses, and other reporting materials. * Lead planning and execution of Annual Board Meetings and investor events. * Support investor communications by providing timely, transparent, and value-added reporting. * Participate in investor meetings and respond to investor inquiries regarding portfolio performance, strategy, and market developments. ### Global & International Stakeholder Management * Prepare meeting minutes and correspondence in English for international investors and stakeholders. * Present investment and portfolio updates to overseas investors and global stakeholders. * Conduct English-language property tours and provide investment asset overviews to prospective and existing investors. * Collaborate closely with global teams to ensure alignment on reporting standards and strategic initiatives. ### Platform Development & Cross-Functional Collaboration * Support the continued growth and enhancement of Japan's fund management platform. * Partner with acquisitions, asset management, development, finance, legal, tax, and capital markets teams to execute fund strategies effectively. * Collaborate with external partners including investors, advisors, consultants, valuation firms, legal counsel, and tax professionals. Additional Job Description ========================== Qualifications -------------- ### Required Experience * Minimum 3 years of experience within a real estate investment fund, private equity real estate platform, real estate asset manager, or related investment organization. * Direct experience managing investor relationships and communications. * Experience participating in property acquisitions, dispositions, portfolio strategy development, or fund management activities. * Strong understanding of real estate investment principles, portfolio management, and institutional investment processes. ### Language Requirements * Business-level English with the ability to effectively communicate with international investors and global stakeholders. * Ability to participate in meetings, prepare written communications, and respond to investor inquiries in English. ### Preferred Experience * Experience working within multinational organizations or international business environments. * Exposure to fundraising activities targeting overseas institutional investors. * Experience preparing investor reporting materials and performance updates for global investor audiences. * Knowledge of private fund structures and institutional investment products. ### Core Competencies * Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. * Excellent communication and presentation skills. * Ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholder groups. * Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. * Proactive, self-motivated, and solutions-oriented mindset. * Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. * Collaborative team player with strong ownership mentality. **Reporting Relationships** Managing Director, Portfolio Management Income Fund, Real Estate Japan _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._