Associate, Product Management and Investor Relations, Real Estate
Ares Wealth Management Solutions
- London
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written
- Exceptional relationship skills -- able to establish rapport with a variety of Ares constituents including finance and accounting, legal and compliance, and investment professionals, as well as strategy and relationship management
- Highly motivated self-starter with a drive for success who works well independently
- Able to work effectively and efficiently in an entrepreneurial environment
- Outgoing, collaborative, and inclusive style, well developed ability to work effectively in a team-orientated environment
- High energy levels displayed within an ambitious team in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to multitask, meet deadlines and remain detail-orientated;
- Support fundraising for private funds across platforms by developing marketing and due diligence materials such as private placement memoranda (PPM), pitch books, and due diligence questionnaires (DDQs) for investment vehicles
- Prepare request for proposals, DDQs, track record analysis, consultant questionnaires/databases and related due diligence requests
- Work across functions to obtain and synthesize information from the deal teams, reporting, and accounting teams in order to prepare communication materials
- Streamline processes by creating more efficient methods of gathering, sorting, accessing data
- Conduct ongoing market and competitor research, including keeping track of investment vehicles, strategy and performance for peers
- Create presentations and coordinate logistics for investor meetings and industry conferences
- Draft written correspondence to investors including mass communications and customized meeting follow-ups
- Gather deal-level asset management data from investment team to report to investors on a quarterly basis
- Work on strategic projects for new business development initiatives
- Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent required
- Two to three years of relevant experience is desired. Experience in investor relations, investment banking, sales and trading, investment management or at a placement agent a plus
- Understanding of Real Estate and Private Equity and awareness of alternative investment management space
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and represent the Firm in a professional manner
- Strong quantitative skills
- Exceptional attention to detail, placing a high priority on accuracy and organization
- Problem solver with ability to research solutions and suggest resolutions
- Highly motivated with the ability to set priorities, multitask and monitor own workload to meet deadlines at a fast pace
- Demonstrated experience working in a team environment with ability to self-manage and prioritize multiple tasks
- Highly proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- The candidate must have strong organizational, interpersonal and analytical skills
- Understanding of real estate investing and/or investment banking, finance and accounting background or training is a plus