Senior Associate Portfolio Management Development Fund Real Estate Japan

### _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 -------------------- ### Portfolio & Fund Management * Support the management of Japan Development Partners (JDP) and other development-focused investment vehicles. * Collaborate closely with acquisitions, development, project management, leasing, and other internal teams to optimize fund performance. * Monitor and analyze portfolio performance, investment returns, and key operating metrics. * Evaluate investment and divestment opportunities through risk-return analysis, hold/sell assessments, and financial performance reviews. * Support transaction execution processes, including asset disposals and strategic portfolio initiatives. ### Investment Analysis & Strategic Decision Support * Build and maintain financial models to evaluate investment performance and strategic alternatives. * Conduct valuation analysis, DCF modeling, IRR calculations, sensitivity analyses, and other investment-related financial assessments. * Prepare materials and recommendations for investment committee discussions and management decision-making. ### Investor Relations & Reporting * Support communications with domestic and international investors. * Prepare investment committee memorandums, portfolio reviews, quarterly reports, and other internal and external reporting materials. * Coordinate information requests and reporting requirements from investors and global stakeholders. ### Platform Management * Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of Japan’s portfolio management platform and fund management processes. * Participate in cross-functional initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency and portfolio performance. Onboarding & Development ------------------------ ### First Several Months * Develop a thorough understanding of the firm's portfolio management platform, organizational structure, and reporting framework. * Learn fund-specific operations through close collaboration with senior team members and cross-functional stakeholders. * Support ongoing portfolio management activities under structured mentorship and on-the-job training. ### Longer-Term Growth * Gradually assume ownership of portfolio analytics, investment evaluations, performance monitoring, and investor-related initiatives. * Play an increasingly active role in investment decision-making and portfolio strategy formulation based on experience and performance. Qualifications -------------- ### Required * Professional experience within: * Real estate investment, asset management, development, REITs, investment advisory, or related real estate sectors; or * Investment banking, project finance, private equity, infrastructure, or other investment-focused financial institutions. * Strong analytical capabilities and financial modeling skills. * Experience with valuation methodologies, DCF analysis, IRR calculations, and investment underwriting. * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. * Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. ### Preferred * Experience interacting with institutional investors. * Experience in fund formation, fund management, acquisitions, dispositions, or real estate transactions. * Exposure to international or English-speaking business environments. * Team leadership or project management experience. * Business-level English proficiency. **Reporting Relationships** Principal, Portfolio Management Development 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._