Analyst, Direct Lending

Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry. Job DescriptionOur Amsterdam based Direct Lending team is looking to hire an analyst to join the team, which focusses on transactions across the Benelux region. The Analyst will provide support for the sourcing, underwriting and credit analysis of potential new investments, assist in deal closings and be involved in post-closing portfolio management and investment monitoring.Key Responsibilities IncludePerforming detailed financial and market research and analysis that forms the basis for decisions on new debt investments of the firmScreening new investment opportunitiesPreparing various complex Excel financial models including cash flow analysis, debt sizing and structuringPreparing investment committee memosPreparing presentations and pitches for internal and external useAnalysing investment performance including maintaining and updating investment valuations and financial models as well as keeping track of relevant current market activitiesAssisting in negotiating and preparing the legal documentationAssisting in investment closingsMeeting with management teams and sponsors when assessing new investment opportunities and monitoring the existing portfolioQualificationsRelevant bachelor’s and master’s degree required from a top tier institutionStrong intellect with excellent quantitative, financial and analytical skills.Ideal candidate to have relevant internships experience and/or up to 1-2 years of private credit, leveraged finance, or investment banking experienceSelf-motivated and driven; ability to work effectively in a collegial, fast moving, demanding, and dynamic environmentCreative problem solverGood team playerExceptional interpersonal skillsImpeccable integrity and trustworthinessAdvanced MS Excel modelling skillsAdvanced MS PowerPoint skillsFluency in English as well as DutchReporting RelationshipsPartner, CreditThere 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.