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Senior Associate, Credit, US Direct Lending
Job in
New York, New York County, New York, 10261, USA
Listed on 2026-08-16
Listing for:
InforCapital
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-16
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Portfolio & Asset Management, Credit Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below
# Senior Associate, Credit, US Direct Lending Ares Management Senior Associate Private Credit On-site
Location
New York, United States Compensation $170,000 - $200,000 anticipated base salary, plus discretionary performance-based bonus
Date Posted August 13, 2026
Region Americas Stay ahead of the market
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** Role Overview
** Ares Management is seeking a Senior Associate to join its U.S. Direct Lending investment team in New York. The role covers the full investment lifecycle — origination, underwriting, structuring, documentation, closing and portfolio management — with direct exposure to Ares U.S. Direct Lending's investment committee, senior leadership, management teams, advisors, investors and clients.
** Key Responsibilities**- Perform detailed fundamental credit analysis underpinning new debt and/or equity investment decisions
- Screen new opportunities and assess business quality, industry dynamics, credit risks and transaction structure
- Build complex Excel models covering cash flow, debt sizing, capital structure, downside scenarios and investment returns
- Prepare and present investment committee memoranda
- Monitor investment performance, maintain valuations, and track company/industry developments
- Negotiate and review legal documentation, and lead investment closings
- Manage a substantial portfolio of investments and mentor junior investment professionals
** Qualifications**- Bachelor's degree or international equivalent- 4-5 years of relevant experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity or Credit
- Experience in Leveraged Finance or Private Credit preferred
- Advanced Excel modeling and PowerPoint skills
- Strong investment judgment, integrity and ability to manage complex work streams independently
** Compensation
* * The anticipated base salary range is **$170,000 - $200,000**, plus a discretionary performance-based bonus. Ares offers a comprehensive benefits package (medical/dental/vision, 401(k) match, HSA/FSA, life & disability insurance, parental leave, and wellness programs). Reports to the Partner, Credit.
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Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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