Analyst, Asset Management (Office, Life Science & Retail)

Analyst Position

This Analyst will be primarily taking on asset management responsibilities for multi-tenant office, life science and shopping center properties within the AREIT (Ares Real Estate Investment Trust) portfolio. Responsibilities include supporting the oversight of the day-to-day operations of each assigned asset including property operating and capital expenses, third-party providers, accounts receivable, lease provisions, financial analysis, and general support of senior asset management personnel. Such responsibilities directly affect the key operations of the business. There will likely be additional work helping with the strategic plan and operations of these asset types in closed-end vehicles with JV relationships in addition to REO assets.

Essential Duties

• Perform valuation and sensitivity analysis (Argus and Excel) and recommendations for potential leasing transactions and redevelopment / repositioning opportunities.
• Review, audit and summarize third-party appraisal reports.
• Work with asset management personnel to ensure all leases are financially structured to maximize profitability for monthly the daily NGAV models while minimizing risk through financial modeling and analysis relative to underwriting, budget and market conditions.
• Ensure accurate and timely submittal of management reporting on the portfolio : review of monthly third-party reports as well as assisting in the compilation of internal asset management portfolio reports and valuations. Conduct research and compile market data and industry commentary to support sector-level insights and strategic decision-making.
• Execute the annual budget process, including the preparation and completion of annual business plans and related revenue and expense budgets, marketing plans, and valuation models.
• Analyze financial performance, identifying opportunities to increase revenue and optimize expenses and capital expenditures.
• Travel to property sites approximately 20% of the time to support operational oversight and strategic initiatives.
• Responsible for assisting the disposition and acquisition team on the sale of assets, including valuations of the assets, due diligence tasks and collection of any documents pertinent to the sale.
• Professionally represent Ares to the broader real estate community (e.g., brokers, property managers, contractors and other service providers).
• Complete special projects as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Reporting Relationships

Principal, Real Estate Equity

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $85,000.00 - $105,000.00. 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.

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.