Principal, Infrastructure Debt Capital Markets (Capital Solutions)
Job Description
We are seeking a highly experienced and commercially driven Principal to join our Capital Solutions team to support the Firm’s infrastructure debt capital markets initiatives. This senior leadership role focuses on originating and executing complex infrastructure financing transactions across sectors such as energy transition, transportation, digital infrastructure, and other related assets. The ideal candidate will bring deep sector expertise, a strong network of lenders and capital providers, and a proven ability to lead transactions and drive strategic growth.
Key Responsibilities
Origination Leadership: Lead the sourcing and development of infrastructure financing opportunities, leveraging industry relationships and market insights.
Transaction Execution: Oversee the structuring, negotiation, and execution of financing solutions including senior debt, mezzanine, hybrid instruments, and ESG-linked products.
Client & Investor Engagement: Manage high-level relationships with institutional investors, banks, and advisors. Act as a strategic advisor to clients.
Strategic Development: Contribute to the strategic direction of the infrastructure finance platform, including product innovation, market positioning, and geographic expansion.
Team Leadership: Mentor junior professionals, foster collaboration across teams, and contribute to talent development and culture.
Qualifications
10+ years of experience in infrastructure finance, project finance, or structured finance
Proven track record of leading complex transactions and managing senior client relationships
Deep understanding of infrastructure sectors and associated financing structures
Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, CFA, or equivalent preferred
FINRA Series 7, 63, and 79 and SIE licenses required (or ability to obtain within 3 months from start date)
Preferred Attributes
Experience with sustainable infrastructure and ESG-linked financing
Familiarity with institutional investor dynamics and private credit markets
Global transaction experience across developed and emerging markets
Multilingual capabilities and cross-cultural fluency are a plus
Benefits
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.