Ares Management
Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis
Ares Management, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Job Description
Ares Management is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented individual for a full-time role in its Financial Planning and Analysis department located in our Los Angeles offices. The Analyst will work as a key member within the FP&A team in partnering across our enterprise with Fund Accounting, senior investment professionals, senior Finance leadership and information technology resources. This role provides great opportunity to gain exposure and build expertise in both Finance and Data Analytics fields.
Primary Functions and Essential Responsibilities
Maintenance and continued improvement of the Credit fund models and data analytics tools with heavy focus on Anaplan, data modeling and Power Bi.
Responsibility for the upload of the collected data into the relevant system/database, making initial checks of the data for omissions and accuracy and liaise with data provider to resolve issues
Support the implementation of new systems and processes, including data collection, testing, analysis, presentation and supporting the roll out
Prepare and assist with ad-hoc business reporting, analysis and business partner requests, working in conjunction with colleagues in Los Angeles to ensure timely response to the business
Support group wide efforts to improve consistency, accuracy and efficiency of information
Use the fund models to perform sensitivity analysis and identify key historical and projection information to answer questions from investment, investor relation and fund accounting teams
Compare and evaluate previous budgets and forecasts, and perform variance analysis to explain differences in performance and make improvements going forward
Coordinate with other teams — accounting, investor relations, partners — to gather and update key inputs for fund models on a timely basis
Qualifications
0-3 years of relevant work experience with strong interest in data science, technology, automation and data structures. Prior internship experience will be considered along with strong technical / data analytics skills.
Bachelors’ degree in related field (Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Economics ,Finance, and Accounting) from accredited institution.
General Requirements
Strong financial modeling — with willingness to learn new platforms/systems to continuously improve and increase automation. Prior experience with Anaplan a plus
Interest in designing, building, and maintaining complex, dynamic models that drive decision-making.
Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills — ability to translate business requirements and ad-hoc requests into scalable, efficient modeling solutions that provide actionable insights
Advanced proficiency in Power BI, including data modeling, DAX, and creating interactive dashboards
Strategic and critical thinking
Experience in accounting/finance in asset management a plus
Knowledge of investment performance standards, fund structures, alternative investments, securitization, or other investment products preferred Credit and fund knowledge — familiarity with fund structures, credit risk concepts, capital calls, distributions, and performance metrics
Strong communication skills will be important; ability to analyze and summarize complex information both verbally and in writing with colleagues
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; attention to detail and timelines required
Reporting Relationships Senior Associate, Financial Planning & Analysis
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.
$80,000 - $100,000
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.
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Primary Functions and Essential Responsibilities
Maintenance and continued improvement of the Credit fund models and data analytics tools with heavy focus on Anaplan, data modeling and Power Bi.
Responsibility for the upload of the collected data into the relevant system/database, making initial checks of the data for omissions and accuracy and liaise with data provider to resolve issues
Support the implementation of new systems and processes, including data collection, testing, analysis, presentation and supporting the roll out
Prepare and assist with ad-hoc business reporting, analysis and business partner requests, working in conjunction with colleagues in Los Angeles to ensure timely response to the business
Support group wide efforts to improve consistency, accuracy and efficiency of information
Use the fund models to perform sensitivity analysis and identify key historical and projection information to answer questions from investment, investor relation and fund accounting teams
Compare and evaluate previous budgets and forecasts, and perform variance analysis to explain differences in performance and make improvements going forward
Coordinate with other teams — accounting, investor relations, partners — to gather and update key inputs for fund models on a timely basis
Qualifications
0-3 years of relevant work experience with strong interest in data science, technology, automation and data structures. Prior internship experience will be considered along with strong technical / data analytics skills.
Bachelors’ degree in related field (Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Economics ,Finance, and Accounting) from accredited institution.
General Requirements
Strong financial modeling — with willingness to learn new platforms/systems to continuously improve and increase automation. Prior experience with Anaplan a plus
Interest in designing, building, and maintaining complex, dynamic models that drive decision-making.
Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills — ability to translate business requirements and ad-hoc requests into scalable, efficient modeling solutions that provide actionable insights
Advanced proficiency in Power BI, including data modeling, DAX, and creating interactive dashboards
Strategic and critical thinking
Experience in accounting/finance in asset management a plus
Knowledge of investment performance standards, fund structures, alternative investments, securitization, or other investment products preferred Credit and fund knowledge — familiarity with fund structures, credit risk concepts, capital calls, distributions, and performance metrics
Strong communication skills will be important; ability to analyze and summarize complex information both verbally and in writing with colleagues
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; attention to detail and timelines required
Reporting Relationships Senior Associate, Financial Planning & Analysis
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.
$80,000 - $100,000
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.
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