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 DescriptionAres Management is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Vice President to join the Credit – FP&A and Capital Formation team as a part of the firm’s larger Finance organization. The team primarily works out of the Los Angeles office in partnership with the team members in Boston and New York. The ideal candidate would have experience working with private credit fund financing, fund forecasting, liquidity management, and liability management. The role requires a dynamic, adaptive, experienced hands-on professional to ensure best practices in a fast-paced, rapidly growing environment.Primary functions and essential responsibilities
Responsible for building and managing fund projection models for both public and private funds
Responsible for analyzing and assessing various debt capital opportunities
Responsible for assisting in various debt and equity capital raising including corporate revolvers, asset based financing, unsecured notes, equity issuances and others
Oversee various automation projects related to debt facilities and forecast projection models
Prepare presentations and other data requests for lenders and rating agencies
Manage various ad-hoc projects
QualificationsEducation/Certification:
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Degree preferred
CPA, CFA license a plus, but not required
Experience Required:
Preferably 5- 7+ years of relevant work experience
Finance and financial services background a plus
Ability and desire to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment
Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
Experience with Power BI, Anaplan and other financial planning applications a plus
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and competing demands
A hands-on approach and ability to synthesize business operation needs
A solutions-oriented, self-starter and ability to see the big picture
An analytical mind and a passion/interest in bringing new ideas to increase efficiency of existing processes
Good judgment in terms of escalating issues vs. solving problems independently
Strong planning, organization, and analytical skills
Dependable, great attitude, highly motivated and a team player
Reporting RelationshipsCompensationThe anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus. Note, the range takes into account a broad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role.$145,000 - $185,000The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings. Ares U.S. Core Benefits include Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans; 401(k) program with company match; Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA); Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution; Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance; Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit.Ares offers a number of additional benefits including access to a world-class medical advisory team, a mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry, a mindfulness and wellbeing app, financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor, new parent leave, reproductive and adoption assistance, emergency backup care, matching gift program, education sponsorship program, and much more.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.
