Associate, Alternative Credit

Found in: Talent UK C2 - 2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Ares Management Corporation Full time

Description

Ares’ Alternative Credit strategy focuses 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 over 35 investment professionals.

Ares is currently seeking a Associate to add to our Alternative Credit Group in London. The qualified candidate will have a credit investor’s mindset and a successful track record of structuring and negotiating corporate credit and asset-focused investments.

The 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 securitization 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 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 company-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:

4-6+ years of finance industry experience with direct exposure to alternative finance, corporate credit and structured products. Prior buyside experience or financial institutions group (FIG) 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. European languages abilities considered a plus

Reporting Relationships

Partner, Co-Head European Alternative Credit

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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