Job Description
Ares Management is seeking a Senior Associate to join the Relationship Management team, focused on fundraising across the firmās strategies, including Credit, Private Equity, Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Secondaries. The role will support institutional investors through the development of new relationships and the expansion of existing ones, with a particular focus on the Japan market. This position will work closely with senior members of the Japan Relationship Management team. We may also consider less experienced candidates at the Associate level.
Primary Functions and Responsibilities
Provide support to the Asia Relationship Management (āRMā) team, with an emphasis on Japan
Proactively support Senior Relationship Managers in managing existing investor relationships and maintaining a high level of service excellence
Assist in identifying and pursuing new investment opportunities within assigned coverage areas through consultative engagement with existing and prospective clients
Gather and analyze market intelligence, including investor sentiment, industry trends, and potential new clients
Track and maintain records of all investor and prospect interactions, including updating the Salesforce system, distributing meeting and conference notes, and managing related administrative tasks
Qualifications
Minimum of a Bachelorās degree
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a sales, client coverage, or sales support function within an asset manager, investment bank, or alternative investment platform
Fluency in Japanese and businessālevel English, both written and spoken
Selfāmotivated and serviceāoriented, with the ability to think strategically and contribute to business development efforts
Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fastāpaced environment
Proactive, enthusiastic, and demonstrates a strong work ethic
Strong understanding of alternative asset classes; familiarity with processes supporting fundraising and investor relations is preferred
Reporting Relationships
Partner, Head of Japan, APAC Relationship ManagementThere is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.
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