Associate, Public IR and Communications

Analyst / Associate - Public Markets Investor Relations

Ares is currently searching for a highly motivated, detail-oriented team player to join as an Analyst / Associate on the Public Markets Investor Relations team in our New York office supporting the following companies and associated IR teams : Ares Management (ARES), Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC), Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation (ACRE), Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund (ARDC) and future capital markets-oriented fund strategies. This individual will provide investor relations support, including the preparation of materials (presentations, quantitative analyses, written responses and talking points) on the company, market and competitor information that are sent internally (including the Boards of Directors) and externally (investors, research analysts and rating agencies). The candidate must have strong organizational, communication, quantitative and analytical skills and must be able to meet deadline requirements. The individual would have the potential opportunity to be promoted to gain additional public markets investor relations responsibilities within the Firm over time. The role will report to the Managing Director of Public Markets Investor Relations and will work closely with team members in New York, Atlanta, and St. Louis.

Primary functions and essential responsibilities

• Conduct market and competitor analysis in support of strategic decision making and investor communications
• Assist in preparation of frequent Board presentations outlining trading multiples and industry and market activity
• Support the quarterly earnings process by preparing earnings conference call scripts, press releases, investor presentations, Q&A documents, and other prep materials
• Collaborate with Accounting, FP&A, Legal / Compliance, Comms and other teams to gather information and ensure accuracy of figures and alignment of external messaging
• Assist with crafting talking points / messaging for investor engagements including conferences, Investor Days, and one-on-one meetings
• Support other strategic projects / teamwide responsibilities including capital markets transactions, M&A and ESG

Qualifications

Experience Required :

General Requirements :

Compensation

$120,000 - $140,000 / annum

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.