Associate, Portfolio Management

Job Description Position Summary

The Associate will support the oversight and execution of the firm’s real estate investment and fund activities through financial analysis, thoughtful evaluation of asset and fund performance, and hands‑on involvement in transactions and reporting. This role plays a key part in maintaining models and projections, enhancing data and analytics infrastructure, and partnering across teams to deliver clear insights to internal stakeholders and investors.

The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, technical proficiency, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

• Conduct financial and performance analysis
• Review annual asset plans and assess strategy; provide strategic input into major decisions
• Support transaction analysis and execution, including detailed hold/sell analyses, buyouts, financings, and re‑financings
• Develop and maintain fund‑level analysis, such as projected fund and asset‑level returns, forecasting liquidity / equity deployment, debt analytics
• Assist in quarterly processes, including valuations utilizing Argus / Excel and investor reporting
• Help to build and maintain data systems and dashboards
• Collaborate with external and internal parties, including JV partners, Acquisitions / Development teams, Finance, and Investor Relations
• Work with in‑house asset management teams to learn certain markets and sectors, including detailed understanding of product type, supply, and demand
• Other special projects and initiatives

• 1 to 4 years of applicable work experience, preferably in commercial real estate (investment, asset management, portfolio management) or investment banking
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, data science, or related field or equivalent experience
• Strong Excel model building skills, PowerPoint presentation skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Experience with Argus preferred
• Ability to build and maintain effective, collaborative relationships with internal and external partners; strong communication skills
• Self‑starter with superior analytical skills; a problem solver with an astute attention to detail
• Possesses good judgment, honesty, and utmost integrity

The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance‑based bonus. Note, the range takes into account a broad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role.

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The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings. 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.