Associate, Co - Investment (IR)

Job description

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 Primary functions and essential responsibilities Support cash forecasting activities, including borrowing, paydown, and capital call planning in partnership with Accounting teams. Investigate and resolve cash variances between internal trade systems and banking records. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, banking partners, lenders, and auditors. Assist with onboarding new clients and investment products through documentation, data validation, and cross-functional coordination. Enhance reporting and analytics capabilities through dashboards, forecasting tools, and employee-facing reporting packages. Participate in strategic initiatives, technology enhancements, and process improvement projects that drive business efficiency and improve the client experience. Manage debt facilities and oversee compliance and reporting requirements, ensuring timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual deliverables. Assist in producing ad hoc requests for limited partners, analysts, and investment teams, providing timely and accurate support. Prepare and oversee weekly cash management reporting for all funds, including current activity and expected settlements of capital calls and capital distributions. Manage administrator cash support requests, including the bank statements, investment notices, and other supporting documentation and any project related or ad-hoc work. Review, approve, and process vendor invoices and related cash payments in accordance with company policies and controls. Provide support for ad hoc requests from limited partners, analysts, and investment teams. Qualifications Education: BS/BA with major in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or related field with outstanding academic record Experience Required: 3-5 years of experience in treasury operations, cash management, accounting, or related functions within a leading investment management or capital markets firm. Strong understanding of financial statements, portfolio performance reporting, attribution analysis, and investment analytics. Knowledge of core accounting principles and financial concepts. Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Experience coordinating with and managing relationships across third-party service providers and external partners. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize and present complex information clearly. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and competing demands simultaneously. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills. Experience with data analytics and reporting tools such as Anaplan, Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, or similar platforms. Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Agents, and other AI-powered tools for workflow automation, process optimization, and operational support. General Requirements: Proven ability to collaborate effectively with remote and geographically dispersed teams. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, as well as strong PowerPoint and Word skills. Strong client-service mindset with the ability to tailor communications and content for diverse audiences. Solutions-oriented and resourceful self-starter who exercises sound judgment, balances independent problem-solving with appropriate escalation, and embraces ambiguity. Demonstrated integrity, intellectual curiosity, entrepreneurial mindset, and passion for driving innovation and operational efficiency. Reporting Relationships Associate Vice President, Co-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.