Analyst/Associate, Alternative Credit Investor… at Ada… · New York

Summary: Ares is a leading participant in the global alternative credit markets, and they are seeking a highly motivated Analyst or Associate to join their Alternative Credit Investor Relations Team. The role involves assisting with product development, marketing strategy, and creating marketing and due diligence materials for their Alt Credit business, while also supporting ongoing investor relations activities. Responsibilities: - Create and develop content for marketing and due diligence materials such as private placement memorandums (PPM), pitch books, fact sheets, and due diligence questionnaires (DDQs) for investment vehicles - Prepare responses for request for proposals (RFPs), DDQs, track record analyses, consultant questionnaires/databases and investor requests - Liaise across functions to obtain and synthesize information from the investment teams, performance, legal, tax, operations, finance, and accounting teams in order to prepare communication materials - Conduct ongoing market and competitor research, including monitoring of peer performance, investment vehicles, and strategies - Coordinate logistics and presentation materials for investor meetings and industry conferences - Draft written correspondence to investors including mass communications and customized meeting follow-ups - Work on strategic projects for new business development initiatives - Help manage marketing initiatives in targeted regions and investor channels - Coordinate due diligence and on-boarding processes for new investors Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree required - FINRA Series 7, 63 and SIE licenses required (or ability to obtain within 3 months from start date) - 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, multi-task and monitor own workload to meet aggressive deadlines - Takes initiative and has a strong work ethic, including proactively addressing projects at hand and improving processes - Demonstrated experience working in a team environment - Highly proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word - Proficiency with Salesforce and Intralinks or other data room platform - 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 investors, including staff, Board members, consultants, and other industry contacts - 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 structured credit, based on banking/structuring, investment, portfolio management, and/or marketing experience Required Skills: FINRA Series 7 license, FINRA Series 63 license, FINRA SIE license, Structured credit knowledge, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Salesforce, Intralinks Benefits: 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), Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit, 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