Ares Asia is currently searching for a highly motivated, diligent teammate to join as Sr. Associate in Ares Asia Credit Group specializing in Asset Management and Investor Relations for their offices in Asia. With a Pan-Asian presence, Ares Asia, headquartered in Hong Kong is one of the largest credit-focused alternative investment managers in Asia-Pacific. Demonstrating its broad geographical footprint, extensive infrastructure in the region and the experience of its team that has invested through multiple economic cycles in Asia, Ares Asia makes credit, private equity and special situations' investment through its local originating presence across Asia-Pacific on behalf of its institutional client base.
This individual will be based in India, and will be responsible for monitoring of allocated portfolio of investments at the India GIFT City office, addressing investor information requests and market/competitor research analysis. Incumbent must have strong organizational, interpersonal, quantitative and analytical skills and must be able to meet deadline requirements.
The position is based in GIFT City, Gujarat, India.
The Sr. Associate will play a critical role in the end-to-end portfolio monitoring and asset management of complex investments across India-focused strategies. This role will act as a key interface between the Investment team and Asset Management leadership, driving performance oversight, risk management, and value creation across the portfolio.
The incumbent will handle a certain distinct allocated list of investments and shall perform the following activities for that account.
Asset Management-
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Own end-to-end portfolio monitoring for a diversified set of complex investments across multiple strategies (private credit, special situations, structured credit, hybrid capital, etc.) with a primary focus on India.
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Lead periodic portfolio reviews with the Investment team and Asset Management Heads, providing detailed performance updates, covenant tracking, financial analysis, and early warning signals.
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Undertake valuation of various investments, evaluate, and revise the methodologies as the investments develop and evolve during the life cycle of investment. Draft/finalize valuation commentaries and reports in conjunction with the portfolio managers and present valuation analysis and recommendations to the valuation committee.
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Act as a senior point of contact for cross-functional teams, including legal, finance, and investor relations.
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Data Integrity and Analysis: Ensure that data accurately flows from various systems and troubleshoot issues
Investor Relations (IR)-
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Produce monthly/quarterly portfolio reports for investors, working with Finance and Asset Management teams to collate relevant data
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Support the IR team at head office to build responses to investor questionnaires, due diligence, and ad hoc requests for existing and potential investors
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Take on ad hoc projects and support all other teammates with their work as needed
Education: CA / MBA with 5+ years of experience
Fixed income or loan/credit experience required.
General Requirements:
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Proficiency in financial modelling, report writing and quantitative analysis skills
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Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and represent the Firm in a professional manner
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Outstanding attention to detail, placing a high priority on accuracy and organization
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Strong organizational skills, with ability to muti-task and work amid tight deadlines
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Highly proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
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Problem solver with ability to research solutions and suggest resolutions
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Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to set priorities, multi-task and monitor own workload to meet aggressive deadlines
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Takes initiative and has a strong work ethic
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Creatively think and add input to improving existing workflows
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Demonstrated experience working in a team environment with multiple tasks
