The team is seeking an Associate in New York who will work collaboratively with senior management to provide information and expertise on Digital Infrastructure strategies.
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 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. Must also be able to develop relationships with a variety of internal 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, and 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, industry conferences, and annual investor meeting.
- 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 2+ years of relevant experience is desired. Experience in investor relations, investment banking, investment management, or at a placement agent a plus.
- Understanding of Infrastructure/Digital Infrastructure, Real Assets, 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.
- Series 7 and 63 or ability to obtain and the SIE.
