Ares Management Corporation - Product Management and Investor Relations Analyst

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Location

New York, NY

Description

Ares is currently searching for a highly motivated, detail- oriented team player to join as an Analyst in the Real Estate Product Management and Investor Relations team in the New York office. The Analyst will be responsible for assisting with product development, marketing strategy, and the creation of marketing and due diligence materials for private funds in our Real Estate business. The Analyst will also be very involved with ongoing investor relations activities for Real Estate Funds and Separately Managed Accounts.

The role supports key strategic priorities and provides a high degree visibility to both senior management and investors.

Ares Management Corporation's Real Estate Group manages comprehensive public and private, equity and debt strategies, with approximately $14.8 billion of assets under management as of December 31, 2020. Our demonstrated track record, tenured team, thematic investment approach, access to proprietary deal flow, and synergies with the broader Ares platform allow the team to identify and execute on attractive opportunities with compelling risk-reward profiles. We focus on major property types that have value creation opportunities, located in liquid markets with diversified economies.

Primary Functions And Essential Responsibilities

To succeed in this role, an individual must possess a strategic orientation combined with strong analytical, interpersonal and writing skills. In addition, this person will be a conceptual thinker, creative, articulate and have the ability to understand and convey a variety of concepts at all levels. Outstanding execution and organization skills combined with excellent judgment and exemplary ethics and values are imperative. The successful candidate should possess the following specific competencies or attributes:

• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written;

• Exceptional relationship skills -- able to establish rapport with a variety of Ares constituents including finance and accounting, legal and compliance, and investment professionals, as well as strategy and relationship management;

• Highly motivated self-starter with a drive for success who works well independently;

• Able to work effectively and efficiently in an entrepreneurial environment;

• 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;

• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines and remain detail-oriented in a fast-paced environment;
  
  

Specific Tasks Will Include

• Support fundraising for private funds across platforms by developing marketing and due diligence materials such as private placement memorandums (PPM), pitch books, and due diligence questionnaires (DDQs) for investment vehicles.

• Prepare request for proposals, DDQs, track record analysis, consultant questionnaires/databases and related due diligence requests

• Work across functions to obtain and synthesize information from the deal teams, reporting, and accounting teams in order to prepare communication materials

• Streamline processes by creating more efficient methods of gathering, sorting, accessing data

• Conduct ongoing market and competitor research, including keeping track of investment vehicles, strategy and performance for peers

• Create presentations and coordinate logistics for investor meetings and industry conferences

• Draft written correspondence to investors including mass communications and customized meeting follow-up

• Work on strategic projects for new business development initiatives

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent required

• At least one year of relevant experience is desired. Experience in investor relations, investment banking, sales and trading, investment management or at a placement agent a plus.

• Understanding of Real Estate and Private Equity and awareness of alternative investment management space
  
  

General Requirements

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and represent the Firm in a professional manner

• Strong quantitative skills

• Exceptional attention to detail, placing a high priority on accuracy and organization

• Problem solver with ability to research solutions and suggest resolutions

• Highly motivated with the ability to set priorities, multitask and monitor own workload to meet deadlines at a fast pace

• Demonstrated experience working in a team environment with ability to self-manage and prioritize multiple tasks

• Highly proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel

• The candidate must have strong organizational, interpersonal and analytical skills

• Understanding of real estate investing and/or investment banking, finance and accounting background or training is a plus

• Series 7 and 63 or ability to obtain
  

Reporting Relationships
Head of Product Management and Investor Relations, Real Estate

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