Analyst / Associate, Alternative Credit Ares Asia

3 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Ares Management Corporation Full time

Analyst / Associate, Alternative Credit Ares Asia

Apply locations Sydney, Australia time type Full time posted on Posted 25 Days Ago job requisition id R6047

About Ares

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 Description

Ares' Alternative Credit strategy focuses on investing in businesses and assets that generate contractual cash flows and fills gaps in the capital markets between credit, private equity and real estate. Ares Alternative Credit targets investments across the capital structure in specialty finance, loan portfolios, structured products, net lease, cash flow streams (royalties, licensing, management fees), equipment leasing, lender finance, fund secondaries, and other asset-focused investments. Our Alternative Credit team leverages a broadly skilled and cohesive team of investment professionals.

The Asia Pacific Alternative Credit team covers the region with a particular focus on Australia and New Zealand. Ares Asia has one of the largest private credit platforms in APAC with 13 offices around the region.

Ares is currently seeking an Analyst / Associate to add to our Alternative Credit Group in Sydney. The qualified candidate will have a credit investor's mindset and a successful track record of involvement in structuring and negotiating asset-focused investments.

The Analyst / Associate will be directly involved in all facets of the investment analysis process including financial modelling, due diligence, industry research, legal documentation, and portfolio monitoring/management. They will interact directly with portfolio company management teams. Finance experience with exposure to a diverse universe of products including alternative finance, corporate and asset-based investing, and securitisation is critical for success in this role.

Primary functions and essential responsibilities
  • Financial Modeling & Analysis: Thoroughly analyze and underwrite potential investments including reviews of historical performance data, corporate financials, development of cashflow projection models and investment analyses. Apply various qualitative and quantitative methods, including data analysis and scenario analysis, to assess the relative risk and relative value of potential investments.
  • Due Diligence: Support the deal team throughout the transaction due diligence and closing processes. Collect due diligence materials, utilize information and findings to adjust the underwriting of investments, and coordinate with third party diligence providers to facilitate the review and closing of transactions.
  • Research: Support investment team by performing situation-specific and industry research for each investment opportunity.
  • Investment Recommendation: Assist in the development of Investment Committee memos and supporting analysis; ensure the quality, completeness and accuracy of the analysis that precedes investment recommendations and manage the overall delivery of associated materials required for decision making.
  • Portfolio Management: Work with the asset management team to provide support to and oversight of certain investments in the portfolio.
  • Contribute to various Team projects to further strengthen or enhance our investment process.
Qualifications

Education:

  • Higher level undergraduate degree required.

Experience Required:

  • 2 – 5 years of finance industry experience with direct exposure to alternative finance, corporate credit and structured products.
  • Prior buyside experience or securitisation / Structured Finance / financial institutions group investment banking experience is strongly preferred.
  • Sophisticated financial modeling and analytical capabilities.

General Requirements:

  • Self-motivated and driven; ability to work effectively in a collegial, fast moving, demanding, and dynamic environment.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills that demonstrate an ability to articulate a clear, concise analysis of investment risk and relative value.
  • Evidence of intellectual curiosity, creative problem-solving skills, and adaptability.

Reporting Relationships

Partner, Ares Asia (Investment)

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.

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