Associate, Credit, US Direct Lending

Ares Management is seeking an Associate for its Direct Lending Group in Los Angeles. Ares is one of the largest self-originating direct lenders to the U.S. middle market, operating through Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: ARCC), the largest business development company in the United States by market capitalization and total assets, alongside separately managed accounts and commingled funds bringing total platform AUM to over $148 billion.

The Associate will support sourcing, underwriting and credit analysis of potential new investments, assist in deal closings, and participate in post-closing portfolio management and investment monitoring. Key responsibilities include performing detailed financial and market analysis for debt and equity investment decisions, screening new investment opportunities, preparing complex Excel financial models including cash flow analysis and debt sizing, and preparing investment committee memos.

The Los Angeles team has over 25 investment professionals dedicated to U.S. Direct Lending, and the role offers exposure to all phases of the investment process.