Analyst, Investment Operations (Investment Accounting)

Role Overview: As an Analyst for the Investment Accounting (IA) team at Ares, you will be an integral part of the global Investment Operations team in the Mumbai office. Your primary focus will be on analyzing new/existing investments, daily profit and loss, and developing accounting policies. You will collaborate with various teams within the organization to ensure accurate reporting and compliance. Your role will involve working on Alternative Credit, Private Equity, and E.U./U.S. Direct Lending transactions, conducting transaction reviews, and ensuring proper recording in the accounting system. A dynamic, adaptive, and agile approach will be required to excel in this fast-paced and rapidly growing environment. Key Responsibilities: - Prepare transaction analysis memos for Private Credit and Private Equity deals to ensure proper accounting in accordance with policy - Analyze credit terms, fee structures, and syndication mechanisms for revenue recognition compliance - Review admin bookings and investigate profit and loss items daily, coordinating with third-party administrators as needed - Maintain data fields and assist in new systems implementation and data reconciliation - Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Accounting, FP&A, and Compliance for accurate reporting - Demonstrate a proactive attitude, strong communication skills, and problem-solving abilities in handling accounting and product control tasks Qualifications Required: - Qualified Chartered Accountant with 1 to 4 years of relevant work experience, preferably in public/fund accounting or product control - Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, with experience in PowerBI, Tableau, or Alteryx being advantageous - Exposure to alternative assets, particularly credit instruments like bank debt, bonds, and structured products - Knowledge of investment accounting principles and the investment lifecycle - Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills - Ability to manage multiple priorities, work in a collaborative environment, and adapt to changing requirements - Comfort in handling confidential information and dealing with ambiguity in a dynamic work setting Note: No additional details of the company were mentioned in the job description.,