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 Role Summary: Ares is currently seeking an Analyst for the Investment Accounting (IA) team in our Mumbai office. The Investment Accounting team is part of the global Investment Operations team within the broader Finance & Accounting Operations organization and has a presence in California, New York, London and Mumbai. The team is responsible for the firmwide analysis of new/existing investments and daily profit and loss, development of accounting /other investment policies as well as internal/external reporting as reporting and works closely with Accounting, FP&A, Operations, Compliance, Portfolio Management, Middle Office, and Front Office. The individual will work primarily on Alternative Credit, Private Equity, and E.U./U.S. Direct Lending transaction reviews and product control functions. They will be responsible for monitoring a pipeline of deals to evaluate each for specific accounting, tax, compliance and legal concerns, preparing transaction analysis summaries for each deal which notate internal rationale for accounting treatment and ultimately ensuring deals are properly recorded in the accounting system (Geneva). In addition, they will be responsible for reviewing daily profit and loss and coordinating with third party administrators on any anomalies to ensure on-going deal servicing is in accordance with policy. The ideal candidate will have accounting and/or product control experience and demonstrate a great attitude and teamwork, self-direction, the ability to take the steps to work through problems and strong communication and organization. This role will require a dynamic adaptive and agile hands-on professional to ensure optimal processes and work product in a fast-paced rapidly growing environment. Shift time: 1 to 10 PM (IST) Primary Responsibilities Responsible prepare transaction analysis memos for Private Credit and Private Equity deal flow (originations, exits and restructures) to ensure proper accounting in accordance with the accounting policy. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Analyze credit terms, fee structures and syndication mechanisms to ensure proper revenue recognition in accordance with accounting policy Review admin bookings to ensure consistent with transaction analysis memos Daily investigation of material profit and loss items, performing product control checks and coordinate with third party admin to correct any inconsistencies. Maintenance of certain data fields Assist with new systems implementation and cut over from current to new accounting system by reconciling data between the systems Education And Experience Required Qualified Chartered Accountant with 1 to 4 years of relevant work experience (public/fund accounting or product control preferred) Strong Microsoft Office skills required (PowerBI/Tableau/Alteryx preferred) Exposure to alternative assets, preferably credit instruments such as bank debt, bonds, structured products and other fixed income products Knowledge of investment accounting and the investment lifecycle General Requirements Dependable, great attitude, highly motivated and a team player A self-directed individual with a can-do attitude, willing to work in an energetic, collaborative and fast-paced environment, proactive in nature, and a proven ability to learn quickly, display flexibility and adaptability while resolving issues with minimal supervision Strong sense of ownership and accountability Strong problem-solving and analytical skills High accuracy and detail orientation; confident decision-making skills Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills Outstanding communication (written and verbal), presentation, documentation, and interpersonal skills; strong customer focus Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and competing demands; strong time management and prioritization skills An analytical mind and a passion/interest in bringing new ideas to increase efficiency of existing processes Able to pick up and work with new technology solutions (Power BI, multiple Excel add ins, SharePoint. Etc.) Flexibility regarding role profile and willingness to take on new projects and learn new skills Ability to handle confidential information appropriately Comfort in dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty in a dynamic and fast-paced environment Good judgment in terms of escalating issues vs. solving problems independently Ability to be flexible in terms of hours in order to coordinate with team members across various time zones Reporting Relationships Associate Vice President, Investment Operations 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. Show more Show less
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 Administrative Assistant will be responsible for providing remote administrative assistance for professionals based in our US and London offices working in night shift. The person in this role must be a self-starter, take initiative and demonstrate excellent follow-up skills. The candidate will be responsible for providing seamless, professional support to enable the smooth running of the teams and the business. In addition to providing support to designated professionals, the candidate will/may also provide support to other professionals as part of a “Center of Excellence” (COE) team providing centralized support for other professionals with the completion of travel reservation services and expense report processing. Meeting management Extensive coordination and scheduling of internal / external meetings and conference calls, video conference meetings for the teams both internally / externally with clients and Ares global offices. Liaising with other Executive Administrators globally when necessary. Coordination of Domestic and International travel arrangements including flight / hotel bookings, trains, and ground transportation; arranging Visa’s where necessary and creating detailed travel itineraries. General Administration Timely collection and processing of team expenses for both cash and American Express using the company expense system. Supporting the other Executive & Admin Assistants where necessary. Education Bachelor’s Degree Experience as an Executive / Administrative Assistant supporting a team in a professional, fast paced environment. Experience / Skills Required Strong attention to detail and highly organized. Strong client service orientation. Effective prioritization of multiple professionals. Experience in travel coordination; domestic & international. Understanding of different time zones Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to represent the team in a positive way through interactions with other internal teams, as well as external clients, investors, and partners. Technical proficiency is mandatory; programs used include, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. Good judgment as to when to escalate issues vs. solving problems independently. Reporting Relationships 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. Show more Show less
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 PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Assist with preparation of US GAAP financial statements for monthly reporting and quarterly and annual SEC filings. Assist in managing relationships and liaising with internal resources, offshore resources, fund administrators and auditors to meet daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting deadlines. Oversee and review daily and monthly NAV packages from the fund administrator. Assist with monthly/quarterly close process and preparation of various financial statement account balance reconciliations and workpapers. Review of NQ, NCSRS and NCSR reporting for the funds. Review of monthly NPORT reporting Provide compliance reporting (Form PF, ADV, etc.) High level of interaction across the organization, including communications with portfolio managers, investor relations, operations, tax, and financial reporting. Collaborate with team members to manage monthly and quarterly expense allocation and recovery functions between investment funds. Manage daily cash activities for a publicly traded BDC, including processing of payments, depositing of checks, and posting to the general ledger. Prepare/review monthly cash/par reconciliations for all legal entities. Assist in basic treasury functions. Participate and contribute to regular review of processes and deliverables to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and accuracy. Various ad-hoc/special projects. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s Degree and CA Qualified Certification CPA equivalent a plus Experience Required Minimum 7-9 years of post-qualifications experience in accounting/cash management preferred. Industry experience preferred. Experience with Advent Geneva investment accounting software or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central a plus. General Requirements Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high growth environment. Highly motivated team player with a strong work ethic. Basic understanding of US GAAP. Excellent verbal and written skills Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Ability to prioritize/manage deadlines. Intermediate or advanced Excel user. Reporting Relationships 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. Show more Show less
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 Summary: The Associate Vice President is responsible for the responsible to work on Cash and PAR Reconciliation for Bank loan Products. Primary Responsibilities Proactively research, resolve and prevent all cash and par breaks with custodian banks and third party administrators Direct fund administrators and custodian banks on appropriate processing and review/reconcile processing output for accuracy Reporting Cash & PAR breaks with custodian banks and third party administrators Sound knowledge for Loan life cycle events Rollover, Paydown , Borrowing, PIK etc Knowledge on loan restructure and corporate action events Work with all internal and external stakeholders to improve and enhance settlement workflows Prepare daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly KPIs reporting and Powerbi system knowledge is a strong plus. Review daily recons between internal systems and third parties and resolve discrepancies, including MLR discrepancies Influencing and participating in decisions on policies/procedures designed to ensure compliance with internal, legal and regulatory policies and ensure changing business requirements are met Contribute ideas and recommendations to improve process efficiencies and increase risk mitigation Participate in meetings representing recon and participate in department initiatives such as system enhancements, off hours testing and new business conversions as necessary. Required Knowledge Strong fixed income product knowledge, particularly bank loans Strong understanding of the bank loan industry and standards Understanding of custodian bank/administrator’s and agent’s data Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word , ClearPar, Wall Street Office and Geneva Experience / Education Graduate with 7 to 10 years of investment management operations experience with high emphasis on bank loan operations/ Settlement Experience working with an outsource/offshore service provider Experience working with custodian and agent banks Reporting Relationships Associate Vice President, Investment Operations 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. Show more Show less
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 Primary functions & responsibilities Responsible for accounting for various revenue streams at the Management Corporation, including: Managing end to end revenue cycle for Management Company– from revenue recognition to cash Identification and bookings for Management fees, Performance Fees, Admin Fees, various Other Fees. Working on variance analysis for various revenue streams for Sr. management review. Working on allocation basis for Administration fees to be billed to various funds and managing the Time Certification Survey to arrive at the allocation basis. Working on Capital Calls and Distribution notices for Management Co investments Preparing journal entries as required for all areas associated with various revenue stream. Preparation of detailed reconciliations for various revenue accounts – monthly / quarterly. Identifying, leading, supporting process improvements, automations to make the processes scalable Liaising with the internal and external auditors Present analysis to global team, work on 10Q reporting etc. for the assigned areas. Qualifications Education: Chartered Accountant – ~ 3-5 Years for Associate and ~ 6-9 Years Sr. Associate Experience Required Revenue and investment accounting. Financial services, Asset Management industry experience is preferred Public accounting experience preferred. General Requirements Excellent communication skills. Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook. Oracle working knowledge preferred. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail but can still see big picture. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Reporting Relationships Associate Vice President 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. Show more Show less
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. Summary Job Description Ares is currently searching for a highly motivated, detail-oriented team player to join as a Associate focusing on incoming KYC requests across all of Ares’ business lines, working closely with internal legal, tax and compliance teams. The Associate will assist with every request related to KYC across our lines of business, which include Credit, PE, Secondaries, and RE, among others, and be expected to work with service providers, sellers/buyers, banks, law firms, and other counterparties. This position presents candidates with a unique opportunity to join a growing group supporting the US, EU, and Asia Investment Operations and Fund Accounting teams that also monitor portfolio compliance, trade administration & settlements, and break resolution. In addition, there will be cross training opportunities with the Account Transitions team, who manage the opening, closing, and transition of securities and cash accounts for the firm. Primary Responsibilities Supporting the legal teams with daily monitoring and responding to various KYC requests Gain familiarity with our fund structures across lines of business Work with key partners in all business lines to assist with data management including but not limited to: financing data, account opening data, investor data and portfolio setup Cross train and undertake account opening responsibilities and related tasks with custodian banks, which also entail the monitoring and managing of pipelines and systems tied to this vertical Develop best practices for responding to and tracking open KYC items on behalf of the team Initiate projects to continually enhance and improve the existing process and be responsible for the ongoing communication of KYC metrics Required Knowledge Strong intellect with solid quantitative, corporate and analytical skills and attention to details Strong knowledge of various investment types such as fixed income, bank debt, derivatives, and equities Strong written and verbal communications skills Knowledge of complex fund structures a plus Required Experience 4 to 6 years of experience in investment management or related firms, with experience in KYC, portfolio compliance a plus Direct experience partnering with various business units to ensure operational efficiency Experience successfully developing an operations platform that is scalable and agile to accelerated growth and ever-changing needs Required Education Relevant Bachelor’s degree from an accredited University General Requirements Self-motivated and driven; ability to work effectively in a collegial, fast moving, demanding, and dynamic environment Genuine passion for customer service and quality with a highly collaborative approach Experience with asset management systems or other relational databases Experience at a regional, national, or global financial services firm Self-starter, exceptional communication, and organizational skills necessary Ability to work independently as well as with “the team” Excellent oral and written communication skills and computer literacy Knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook Creative problem solver Reporting Relationships Associate Vice President, Investment Operations 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. Show more Show less
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 Location: Sakinaka, Andheri East (Hybrid Model) Shift Timing - 5:30pm - 2:30am (EST Time Shift) OR 8:30pm - 5:30am (PST Shift Time) Meeting management Extensive coordination and scheduling of internal / external meetings and conference calls, video conference meetings for the teams both internally / externally with clients and Ares global offices. Minimal editing of PowerPoint documents and general correspondence (internal and external) Updating of company databases may be required. Coordination of Domestic and International travel arrangements including flight / hotel bookings, trains, and ground transportation; arranging Visa’s where necessary and creating detailed travel itineraries. General Administration Timely collection and processing of team expenses for both cash and American Express using the company expense system. Supporting the other Executive & Admin Assistants where necessary. Experience / Skills Required Strong client service orientation. Effective prioritization of multiple professionals. Experience in travel coordination; domestic & international. Understanding of different time zones Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to represent the team in a positive way through interactions with other internal teams, as well as external clients, investors, and partners. Technical proficiency is mandatory; programs used include, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. Good judgment as to when to escalate issues vs. solving problems independently. Reporting Relationships International Administrative Manager Lead 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. Show more Show less
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 Primary functions and essential responsibilities Lead the Architecture, design, implementation, and management of the company's network infrastructure, including data centers and disaster recovery environments. Optimize stability, availability, reliability, and performance of networking infrastructure. Develop and execute strategic plans for network architecture, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to achieve successful project delivery and mitigate risks. Provide expert-level troubleshooting and support for escalated network incidents. Define key metrics and reporting mechanisms to communicate network performance and project progress to executive management. Mentor and train staff on best practices and emerging technologies in network engineering. Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for network configurations, procedures, and policies. Ensure compliance with various regulatory requirements and industry standards Expertise in building well architected frameworks utilizing industry standards such as NIST 800-53 Expertise in design and architecture of self-healing networks Extensive experience around product and technology assessment/testing and Proof of concept evaluations with clearly defined success criteria and outcomes Excellent documentation skills around developing reference architectures, building HLD/LLD of current and future network design’s Excellent vendor management skills with proven track record of RFE management and driving feature enhancements that support changing scalability, performance and security landscape as the firm expands Expertise in packet level analysis to identify areas for improvement and future upgrades with a focus on attention to detail Required Experience: 10+ years of hands-on experience in Network Engineering & Architecture role leading large scale transformational projects Preferred Experience in Private equity/Financial industry Building and leading a team of highly skilled Network architects/Engineers Qualifications Education: Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related field. Master's degree preferred. Certifications: CCIE or equivalent experience. Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent experience Skills Technical Skills (Must Have): Routing: Expert proficiency in BGP and OSPF. Switching: Expert proficiency with Cisco ACI, Nexus, and Cisco IOS platforms. Firewalls: Proficient in Palo Alto firewall technologies. SD-WAN: Proficient in Prisma SD-WAN. Wireless: Experience with Meraki Wireless solutions. Data Center Architecture: Proven experience in designing and managing data center architecture. Disaster Recovery: Experience in setting up and managing disaster recovery environments at the network level. Azure Networking: Extensive experience in Azure networking deployment and operation. Compliance: Knowledge of various compliance requirements. Cisco ISE: Knowledge of user authentication, authorization, and identity management products and technologies Tooling: Expertise in Network monitoring solutions and self-healing networks General Requirements Demonstrated excellence in both written and verbal communication. Strong organizational and time management skills. Proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment. Capacity to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively. High attention to detail and strong documentation skills. Willingness to travel, with a 10-15% travel requirement. Familiarity with ITIL processes. Experience working with global teams. Reporting Relationships Senior Manager, Network Engineering 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. Show more Show less
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 PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Extensive coordination and scheduling of internal / external meetings and conference calls, video conference meetings for the teams both internally / externally with clients and Ares global offices. Liaising with other Executive Administrators globally when necessary. Coordination of Domestic and International travel arrangements including flight / hotel bookings, trains, and ground transportation; arranging Visa’s where necessary and creating detailed travel itineraries. Timely collection and processing of team expenses for both cash and American Express using the company expense system. Looking for candidates with 3 to 8 years of admin or EA experience. Experience in calendar management, travel management, expense management. Shift Time EST/ PST Shift Education UG: Any Graduate Current Perks And Benefits Ares provides an extensive array of benefits and programs to support employee’s well-being which includes parental leave, childcare reimbursement, mental health apps and insurance coverage, world-class medical advisory, Additional perks include travel insurance, meal allowances, flexible benefit plans, reproductive and adoption assistance, education sponsorship program and much more. Reporting Relationships International Administrative Manager Lead 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. Show more Show less
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 Primary Functions and Essential Responsibilities Work closely with Relationship Management and Product Management teams, globally, to streamline and centralize processes across different groups including Finance, Accounting, Legal, Tax, Compliance and Technology Support investor onboarding process, which includes review of all onboarding documents such as subscription agreement, AML/KYC, regulatory related and tax documents Capture investor data during the onboarding process and investor lifecycle maintenance Respond and resolve investor-related inquiries and/or requests in a timely manner Identify and escalate complex cases or queries to senior team leads Reconcile data to Fund Administrators’ and follow procedures to resolve any breaks Manage investor data rooms – including set up, document and contact maintenance Assist in developing, implementing, documenting and training on new workflows and procedures utilizing technology to create and improve processes and drive change Build a strong network across the firm and with external vendors to facilitate strong collaboration and promote best practices across business operations groups including Technology, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Legal, Tax, Compliance, Fund Administrators and External Counsel Qualifications General Requirements: Strong team player who enjoys collaboration and demonstrates willingness assist with various tasks, as needed Eagerness to learn and grow within the alternative investment industry Capable of managing multiple priorities across time zones, including internal and external requestors High attention to detail and customer experience to provide a best-in-class client experience Demonstrate a high level of integrity to protect sensitive client information Strong Microsoft suite skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint, Visio is a plus Outstanding presentation, communication, writing, and interpersonal skills Education: College graduate with outstanding academic record Reporting Relationships Vice President, Investor Services 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. Show more Show less
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 Reporting Relationships International Administrative Manager Lead 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. Show more Show less
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 REPORTING RELATIONSHIP Reports to: Head of RFP Operations, Global Client Solutions (Los Angeles) Primary Functions & Responsibilities Manage the coordination of quarterly updates to qualitative and quantitative data throughout the library within the proposal management tool and across various materials. Support content management by assisting with library maintenance by updating language while ensuring integrity and quality, and removal of outdated or duplicate entries. Update personnel data across multiple files on a quarterly basis and assist with the population of personnel tables included within RFPs and DDQs, as needed. Liaise with internal teams to ensure biographies are maintained and up to date in the content database. Create and maintain automated templates for strategies and key exhibits for use in RFPs. Facilitate collaboration with internal teams to obtain data, supporting documentation, and other response information as needed. Assist with reviewing quantitative information including performance, AUM and characteristics at the firm and strategy level for accuracy. Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure content is up to date and obtain latest collateral to support RFP efforts. Support special projects that advance RFP Team initiatives. Builds a thorough understanding of the firm's products and investment strategies to facilitate the data request needs for in-bound ad-hoc information requests. Ability to prioritize and multi-task under the pressure of deadlines and across time zones to drive process and results. Qualifications Education: A Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably with a major in Accounting, Economics, Political Science, Finance, General Business or Management, and outstanding academic achievement. Experience Required 4+ years of financial industry experience in an investor operations or reporting role and experience/knowledge of due diligence questionnaires and requests for proposals processes. Must be process and detail-oriented, placing a high priority on accuracy with particular focus on qualitative and quantitative accuracy. Problem solver with ability to research solutions and leverage available resources to accomplish the task at hand. Highly organized with a proven ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments. Comfortable working with detailed firm data (including but not limited to personnel, AUM, key statistics, fund details) with the ability to synthesize and provide data. Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to articulate clear responses. Must be comfortable with email outreach to internal stakeholders at the firm. Experience with formatting and styling of Word/Excel/PDF documents. Desire and ability to work in a dynamic, collaborative team environment with excellent interpersonal skills. Strong work ethic, including proactively addressing projects at hand and reporting on their progress, meeting deadlines for both internal and external stakeholders. Salesforce reporting and dashboard creation experience will be required. Proficiency in proposal management software and tools and PowerBI a plus. Reporting Relationships Vice President, RFP 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. Show more Show less
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. Summary Job Description Ares is currently searching for a highly motivated, detail-oriented team player to join as an Associate in the Infrastructure Debt Product Management and Investor Relations team. This position presents candidates with a unique opportunity to join a growing group that offers significant exposure to all phases of the Infrastructure Debt fundraising and client reporting process. This position will be based in Mumbai and report to leadership for the Infrastructure Debt Product Management and Investor Relations located in New York. Ares Infrastructure Debt Group (“IDF”) is one of the largest self-originating direct lenders within the infrastructure debt market. With a team of approximately 30 investment professionals in 4 offices globally, Ares IDF self-originates investment opportunities primarily focused on subordinated debt investments, with the objective to provide flexible capital solutions to top tier infrastructure sponsors and assets. Ares IDF provides investors access to its self-originating lending platform through several vehicles, including commingled funds and separately managed accounts. Primary Responsibilities The Associate will work in the Ares IDF group and support Product Specialists in providing information and expertise on firm strategies and funds to clients. The Associate will assist in building client reporting materials, updating market and fund specific data and providing portfolio analytics on a monthly, quarterly and/or ad-hoc basis. Key responsibilities include: Assist the team with monthly, quarterly and year-end fund reporting materials as well as ad-hoc investor requests Assist in maintaining the Ares IDF investment track record and perform analytics Help create and maintain client marketing and fund materials, update market and fund specific data on a quarterly and/or ad-hoc basis Collaborate and develop strong working relationships with all internal subject matter experts of the Firm (portfolio management, business development, finance and accounting, operations, tax, legal, compliance, RFP team) Ensure data integrity and analysis, proper data flow within systems and troubleshoot issues Assist in creating responses to investor questionnaires, due diligence, and ad-hoc requests for existing and potential clients Maintain quantitative and qualitative key metrics on competitors Help to identify areas of risk and propose business solutions to increase the efficiency of information flow and communication channels between different areas of the business Take on ad-hoc projects and support all other teammates with their work as needed General Requirements Exceptional attention to detail, placing a high priority on accuracy and organization Strong verbal and written communication skills Highly motivated with the ability to set priorities, multi-task and monitor own workload to meet deadlines Experience with asset management systems or other relational databases Self-starter with exceptional organizational skills Ability to work independently as well as with “the team” Creative problem solver Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Excel VBA, Outlook Experience Required: 3-5 years of relevant work experience. Investment banking / Asset Management firm / Alternative Investments / Credit or Private Equity Investor Relations. Reporting Relationships Partner and Co-Head of U.S. Direct Lending Product Management & Investor Relations 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. Show more Show less
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 Role summary : The primary responsibility of this role would be to oversee the Treasury, Wire Management, KYC & Client Account Management teams catering to different geographies. Primary Responsibility Manage the Treasury, Wire Management, KYC & Client Account, Account Management teams Responsible for overall daily deliverables across teams, while simultaneously operationalizing and enhancing processes. Stakeholder Management – To create an environment of trust, confidence & collaboration with global stakeholders. Build relationships across different teams/internal departments. Act as escalation point. Assist with overseeing workflows and controls to maintain oversight. Identify process improvements and participate in the implementation of approved changes. Recommend controls by identifying problems and contributing to KPI/KRI reporting. General Requirement Ability to successfully manage multiple complexes, time sensitive priorities and competing demands with multiple stakeholders by leveraging a hands-on approach Strong time management and prioritization skills; ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong Project management and Business Analyst background preferred. Experience working on Treasury reporting, collateral management and workflow projects. Ability to be flexible in terms of hours to coordinate with team members across various time zones. Have experience in managing various stakeholders in different parts of the globe. Have built, led & mentored successful teams. Experience Requirement More than 10+ years of Relevant work experience Strong team management skills Prior experience with an Alternative Asset, Fixed Income preferred Experience with Hazeltree, Everest, Wall Street Office, Geneva, and/or IVP data management platforms preferred Intermediate-level technical skills a bonus (VBA, SQL, Excel, Power BI, etc.) Experience working with financial intermediaries like investment banks, leverage providers, broker/dealers and Prime Brokers preferred. Experienced with a diverse set of investment vehicles such as Institutional Separate Accounts, SMA/Limited Partnerships, Open-End Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds and UCITs, CLOs, and complex fund structures. Familiarity with standard activities carried out by financial intermediaries such as investment banks, broker/dealers, Prime Brokers, etc Support activities for overnight monitoring of inputs to the cash management function (investment pipeline, currency balances, unsettled trading activity, etc.) Having strong experience with Bank Account Management, Cash Operations & Wires Prepare liquidity forecasts for Accounting and Financial Planning and Analysis Teams by managing all inputs and reconciliations (starting cash balances, asset borrowings and repayments, capital activity, upcoming deployment pipeline and trade settlements) Skills / Abilities Advanced analytical skills, with the ability to identify root causes and trends and anticipate horizon issues Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) confident running cross departmental meetings to varied audiences including senior management. Ability to multi-task and prioritize work in a deadline-intensive environment. Strong control focus and ability to challenge and streamline processes. Capable of effectively managing multiple teams across geographies, competing priorities in a portfolio of moderately complex deals while participating in related projects Critical thinker who can act with minimal supervision but seeks advice appropriately. Strategic orientation so as to ensure the function continues to be positioned as a thoughtful and proactive partner to Senior Management on credit risk management matters and on driving best practices to support safety and soundness in the business space. Self-starter with the ability to identify an issue, initiate a solution, and see it through to completion. Ability to make recommendations and provide guidance to effectively advance projects across a globally integrated enterprise. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and exert influence. Promotes the development of partnerships across teams to solve complex issues and improve performance. Reporting Relationships Principal, Treasury 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.
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 Primary functions and essential responsibilities Oversee and review monthly/quarterly NAV packages from the fund administrator. Assist with monthly/quarterly close process and preparation of various management company deliverables. Reviewing and processing invoices related to funds. Assist with preparation of US GAAP financial statements for quarterly and annual reporting. Assist in providing compliance reporting (Form PF, ADV, etc.) Assist with maintaining and review of credit facilities in funds. Collaborate with team members to manage monthly and quarterly expense allocation and recovery functions between funds. Participate and contribute to regular review of processes and deliverables to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and accuracy. Integrate with global colleagues to ensure standard operating practice. Undertake any other responsibilities, tasks or activities as reasonably required. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s Degree and CA Qualified Certification CPA equivalent a plus Experience Required Minimum 6-9 years of experience in accounting preferred. Industry experience preferred. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Advent Geneva investment accounting software is a plus. General Requirements Basic understanding of US GAAP. Excellent written and oral communication skills, be a highly motivated, proactive and resilient individual. Excellent organizational and inter-personal skills, attention to detail and timeliness required. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high growth environment. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Ability to prioritize/manage deadlines. Intermediate or advanced Excel user. Reporting Relationships 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.
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 PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Meeting management Extensive coordination and scheduling of internal / external meetings and conference calls, video conference meetings for the teams both internally / externally with clients and Ares global offices. Minimal editing of PowerPoint documents and general correspondence (internal and external) Updating of company databases may be required. Coordination of Domestic and International travel arrangements including flight / hotel bookings, trains, and ground transportation; arranging Visa’s where necessary and creating detailed travel itineraries. General Administration Timely collection and processing of team expenses for both cash and American Express using the company expense system. Supporting the other Executive & Admin Assistants where necessary. Experience / Skills Required Strong client service orientation. Effective prioritization of multiple professionals. Experience in travel coordination; domestic & international. Understanding of different time zones Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to represent the team in a positive way through interactions with other internal teams, as well as external clients, investors, and partners. Technical proficiency is mandatory; programs used include, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. Good judgment as to when to escalate issues vs. solving problems independently. Current Perks And Benefits Ares provides an extensive array of benefits and programs to support employee’s well-being which includes parental leave, childcare reimbursement, mental health apps and insurance coverage, world-class medical advisory, Additional perks include travel insurance, meal allowances, flexible benefit plans, reproductive and adoption assistance, education sponsorship program and much more. Reporting Relationships International Administrative Manager Lead 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.
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 Role Summary: Ares is currently seeking an Analyst for the Investment Accounting (IA) team in our Mumbai office. The Investment Accounting team is part of the global Investment Operations team within the broader Finance & Accounting Operations organization and has a presence in California, New York, London and Mumbai. The team is responsible for the firmwide analysis of new/existing investments and daily profit and loss, development of accounting /other investment policies as well as internal/external reporting as reporting and works closely with Accounting, FP&A, Operations, Compliance, Portfolio Management, Middle Office, and Front Office. The individual will work primarily on Alternative Credit, Private Equity, and E.U./U.S. Direct Lending transaction reviews and product control functions. They will be responsible for monitoring a pipeline of deals to evaluate each for specific accounting, tax, compliance and legal concerns, preparing transaction analysis summaries for each deal which notate internal rationale for accounting treatment and ultimately ensuring deals are properly recorded in the accounting system (Geneva). In addition, they will be responsible for reviewing daily profit and loss and coordinating with third party administrators on any anomalies to ensure on-going deal servicing is in accordance with policy. The ideal candidate will have accounting and/or product control experience and demonstrate a great attitude and teamwork, self-direction, the ability to take the steps to work through problems and strong communication and organization. This role will require a dynamic adaptive and agile hands-on professional to ensure optimal processes and work product in a fast-paced rapidly growing environment. Shift time: 1 to 10 PM (IST) Primary Responsibilities Responsible prepare transaction analysis memos for Private Credit and Private Equity deal flow (originations, exits and restructures) to ensure proper accounting in accordance with the accounting policy. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Analyze credit terms, fee structures and syndication mechanisms to ensure proper revenue recognition in accordance with accounting policy Review admin bookings to ensure consistent with transaction analysis memos Daily investigation of material profit and loss items, performing product control checks and coordinate with third party admin to correct any inconsistencies. Maintenance of certain data fields Assist with new systems implementation and cut over from current to new accounting system by reconciling data between the systems Education And Experience Required Qualified Chartered Accountant with 1 to 6 years of relevant work experience (public/fund accounting or product control preferred) Strong Microsoft Office skills required (PowerBI/Tableau/Alteryx preferred) Exposure to alternative assets, preferably credit instruments such as bank debt, bonds, structured products and other fixed income products Knowledge of investment accounting and the investment lifecycle General Requirements Dependable, great attitude, highly motivated and a team player A self-directed individual with a can-do attitude, willing to work in an energetic, collaborative and fast-paced environment, proactive in nature, and a proven ability to learn quickly, display flexibility and adaptability while resolving issues with minimal supervision Strong sense of ownership and accountability Strong problem-solving and analytical skills High accuracy and detail orientation; confident decision-making skills Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills Outstanding communication (written and verbal), presentation, documentation, and interpersonal skills; strong customer focus Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and competing demands; strong time management and prioritization skills An analytical mind and a passion/interest in bringing new ideas to increase efficiency of existing processes Able to pick up and work with new technology solutions (Power BI, multiple Excel add ins, SharePoint. Etc.) Flexibility regarding role profile and willingness to take on new projects and learn new skills Ability to handle confidential information appropriately Comfort in dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty in a dynamic and fast-paced environment Good judgment in terms of escalating issues vs. solving problems independently Ability to be flexible in terms of hours in order to coordinate with team members across various time zones Reporting Relationships 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.
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 Primary functions and essential responsibilities Work directly with senior investment professionals on new and existing deals Interact with investee companies and other industry participants to manage investment positions and gather industry insights Research, compile industry data and understand industry trends and competitive dynamics Collect company level operational and financial data Analyze financial statements Build and update detailed financial models for companies Perform valuation using different methodologies Identify potential investment risks and consider potential mitigants Distill the insights of analysis and present investment recommendations Prepare Investment Committee (IC) memorandums Participate in meetings with investee companies and with the in-house investment committee Handle other ad-hoc projects Qualifications Education: 1 – 3yrs of work experience working in consulting firms, investment banking or funds (private credit, special situations, private equity) MBA / PGDM degree from reputed institutions like IIM A/B/C or ISB or US B-Schools. Skills And Abilities Required Passion for investing and valuation Self-motivated, enjoy challenges and willing to continually learn Strong analytical skills and proficiency with numbers Advanced MS Excel and financial modelling skills Strong verbal and written communication skills in English. Excellent editorial and review skills Initiative and entrepreneurial spirit Ability to explain facts and findings in a clear and succinct manner (both verbally and in writing) Possess multi-tasking skills and ability to work well under pressure Strong team player Reporting Relationships Managing Director, Asia Credit 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.
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 Reporting Relationships International Administrative Manager Lead 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.
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 PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Meeting management Extensive coordination and scheduling of internal / external meetings and conference calls, video conference meetings for the teams both internally / externally with clients and Ares global offices. Minimal editing of PowerPoint documents and general correspondence (internal and external) Updating of company databases may be required. Coordination of Domestic and International travel arrangements including flight / hotel bookings, trains, and ground transportation; arranging Visa’s where necessary and creating detailed travel itineraries. General Administration Timely collection and processing of team expenses for both cash and American Express using the company expense system. Supporting the other Executive & Admin Assistants where necessary. Experience / Skills Required Strong client service orientation. Effective prioritization of multiple professionals. Experience in travel coordination; domestic & international. Understanding of different time zones Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to represent the team in a positive way through interactions with other internal teams, as well as external clients, investors, and partners. Technical proficiency is mandatory; programs used include, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. Good judgment as to when to escalate issues vs. solving problems independently. Reporting Relationships 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.