Analyst, Real Estate (Portfolio Management)
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About this role
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
Position Summary
The Analyst 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.
Responsibilities
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
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
1 to 2 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
Ares currently follows a hybrid office attendance model. For positions based in an Ares office, the expectation is to work onsite four days per week.
Reporting Relationships
Principal, Real EstateCompensation
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.
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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