Associate, Investor Relations

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret portfolio data, track key investment metrics, and synthesize data into clear, investor-ready materials and reports
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and other tools (e.g., Power BI) to create, maintain, and enhance investor reports with a high degree of accuracy and clarity;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and represent the Firm in a professional manner;
• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written;
• Detail-oriented with ability to multi-task;
• Ability to meet deadlines and perform under pressure;
• Highly motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic;
• Exceptional relationship skills -- able to establish rapport and quickly engender trust and respect with a wide range of individuals representing the spectrum of institutional and retail investors as well as consultants, and other industry contacts. Must also be able to develop relationships with a variety of internal Ares’ constituents including marketing, finance and accounting, operations, legal and compliance, portfolio management and investment professionals;
• Outgoing, collaborative, and inclusive style, well-developed ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment;
• High energy level displayed within a culture of intensity, accessibility and availability;
• Knowledge of alternative credit industry preferred, based on banking/structuring, investment, portfolio management, and/or marketing experience.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or another pre-professional field, or a discipline with exposure to accounting or corporate finance.
  

Experience Required

• Required: 3 - 5 years of experience working on a investor relations or product specialist role OR alternatively someone with a background in credit looking to make a move into an investor relations focused role in Alternative Credit.
  

General Requirements

• Detail oriented
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and computer literacy
• Self-starter, exceptional communication and organizational skills necessary
• Ability to work independently as well as with “the team”
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook
• Experience at a financial services firm
  

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