Analyst, RFP Writer

Job Description

Ares Management is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment to join the Ares RFP Team to support marketing and investor relations activities.

Primary Functions & Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the full lifecycle of RFPs, RFIs, and DDQs for Ares’ Real Estate and Private Equity strategies ensuring a timely submission.
• Provide back-up support for Secondaries and Infrastructure strategies, as applicable.
• Gather data, existing language, and key materials from internal teams to support the preparation of accurate, consistent, and compelling proposal responses.
• Communicate clearly and effectively—both in writing and verbally—while collaborating across departments to deliver concise, well-structured, and aligned responses.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with internal teams—across investment, product, operations, and compliance—to ensure aligned, high-quality responses and efficient information flow.
• Develop a strong understanding of Ares’ products and investment strategies to ensure accurate, consistent messaging.
• Utilize RFP technologies and firm systems to enhance efficiency and content management.
• Support the ongoing improvement of process workflows and adoption of data-driven tools.
• Demonstrate flexibility in supporting multiple strategies and asset classes as business needs evolve.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or international equivalent, preferably in a related field (economics, finance, accounting, or marketing).
• Experience: 2–4 years of experience within the financial services industry, including asset management, wealth management advisory, financial regulatory environment, or related roles.
• Demonstrated experience supporting RFPs, DDQs, and other client-, project-, or investment-related materials, including drafting, review, and high-quality formatting.
• General Requirements: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex information clearly and concisely. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple deadlines simultaneously. Demonstrates a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Proactive and accountable team player who can work independently when needed. Curious mindset with a willingness to learn and adapt. Working knowledge of alternative asset management. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Salesforce, Content Management software, Tableau, and PowerBI a plus.

Reporting Relationships

The reporting relationship is to: Principal, Global Client Solutions, RFP.

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. 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.

• $85,000 - $100,000 / annum

Benefits

• 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.

Additional Benefits

• Access to a world-class medical advisory team;
• Mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry;
• 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.