Senior Associate/Vice President, Credit Secondaries

United States·New Yorksenior

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Key Responsibilities

Assisting in the fundamental due diligence and analytical effort during the investment process. Leading transaction teams throughout the entire transaction process,

Requirements Summary

Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent required. Superior academic achievement at a top tier undergraduate program in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

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Ares Secondaries Group is one of the most experienced investors in acquiring secondary private fund ownership stakes in the alternative asset management industry. The Group provides bespoke and customized liquidity solutions across the private equity, credit, real estate, and infrastructure asset classes. With over 30 years of experience in the market, Ares Secondaries Group focuses on generating attractive risk adjusted returns through its leading industry analytics and research, robust deal origination, underwriting and portfolio management activities.

Responsibilities

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Assisting in the fundamental due diligence and analytical effort during the investment process.
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Leading transaction teams throughout the entire transaction process, including managing and reviewing the work of junior team members.
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Developing and demonstrating an ability to consistently represent the firm in the global investment community including representing the firm outside of the office at marketing meetings, diligence sessions, investor meetings, conferences, and other events.
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Developing a network of contacts in the credit secondaries industry through deal negotiations, due diligence activities and attendance at industry conferences and other networking events.
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Due diligence activities, including:
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  Qualitative and quantitative asset level credit analysis including data synthesis and trend summaries
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  Modeling complex LP and GP-led transactions
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  Analyzing and overlaying macro level trends to diligence diversified credit portfolios
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  Organizing all due diligence materials and developing the investment thesis
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  Guiding and reviewing junior team members’ due diligence activities
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  Leading diligence sessions with third parties including brokers, LPs, and GP managers
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  Overseeing the development of internal investment committee materials
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Communicating investment recommendations and supporting facts to the investment team and/or investment committee.
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Managing the closing process, including the preparation and confirmation of legal documentation and other related materials.
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Assisting in portfolio management and analytics on an ongoing basis once investments are made.

Requirements

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Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent required. Superior academic achievement at a top tier undergraduate program in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
4+ years of relevant work experience; Secondary investment experience is preferred.
Sophisticated modeling and analytical capabilities.
Ability to reduce complex problems and models into key drivers. Ability to combine disparate datasets and assumptions.
Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects.
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment, and with senior and junior professionals.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, and a professional, polished demeanor.
Evidence of intellectual curiosity, creative problem-solving skills, and adaptability.
Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to handle and thrive with increased independence and managerial responsibilities.

What We Offer

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The 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.

$180,000.00 - $200,000.00

The 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.