Associate, Infrastructure Debt

About the role

Ares Infrastructure Debt sources global assets and businesses with defensive characteristics across the digital, transport, energy and utility sectors. Through 21+ years of industry experience, we have established long-standing relationships allowing us to seek to generate exclusive deal flow and high-quality investment opportunities.

The candidate will work as an integral part of the Investment Team in New York, responsible for originating, structuring, and executing new investments.

Responsibilities

• Build financial models and determine appropriate capital structure with acceptable levels of debt and equity.
• Perform in-depth diligence into investments to develop a deep understanding of the merits and risks of potential investments.
• Prepare and present investment memos to the investment committee.
• Support deal execution and closing workstreams on new investments.
• Conduct regular market research and competitor intelligence identifying trends and new business areas.
• Assist in the identification of opportunities.
• Assist in the preparation of pitch proposals and marketing materials for new business activities.
• Support portfolio management for each investment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or international equivalent.
• 2-3 years’ experience from a top-tier investment bank or private equity firm specializing in infrastructure project finance, M&A, corporate finance, or investment.
• Strong finance and analytical abilities with proven financial modeling capabilities (in Excel).
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to confidently interact with senior management, investors, and peers.

Pay

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $155,000.00 - $165,000.00. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision plans.
• 401(k) program with company match.
• Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA) and 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).
• Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit.
• 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.