Analyst, Corporate Development, Ares Insurance Solutions

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 Description

Ares Management is seeking an Analyst to join our dynamic and growing Ares Insurance Solutions (AIS) team in the Durham, North Carolina office. AIS is a dedicated, in-house team that provides solutions for Ares insurance efforts, including Aspida, across asset management, capital solutions and corporate development. The new Analyst will work collaboratively with AIS leadership, investment teams, corporate strategy, and other internal stakeholders to support Corporate Development activities and advancement of the comprehensive business plan.

Primary Functions And Responsibilities

The Analyst will provide support for the evaluation and analysis of potential new transactions and corporate development initiatives for Ares Insurance Solutions.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Analyze, conduct due diligence, and synthesize insurance/reinsurance transaction opportunities
• Assist with developing transaction/investment committee memos for senior management, investors, and the Board of Directors
• Maintain deal pipeline, due diligence workstream tracking, and key contacts across AIS and Aspida
• Prepare and update market research, competitor intelligence and industry reports
• Create key presentations for insurance company clients, rating agencies, and investors
• Organize and respond to information requests from third party insurance company clients, financing sources and investors in conjunction with the broader team
• Support transaction closings and integrations
  
  

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
  
  

Experience/Skills Required

• 1+ years of relevant investment banking, consulting, corporate development, strategy, or finance experience with solid quantitative, financial and analytical skills.
  
  

Experience Preferred

• 1-3 years of relevant experience preferred
• Insurance or financial institutions knowledge/understanding preferred
• DealCloud or similar M&A pipeline management / CRM software knowledge preferred
  
  

General Requirements

• Driven and self-motivated; ability to work effectively in a collegial, fast moving, demanding, and dynamic environment.
• Creative problem solver with an ability to work independently.
• Self-starter with ability to create a path forward without perfect information.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities; team player.
• Advanced Excel modeling and PowerPoint skills.
  
  

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Compensation

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.

$75,000-90,000

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.

There 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.