Ares Management Corporation
Associate, Self Storage, Portfolio Management / Strategy
Job Description
This job posting relates to a job opportunity at GSA Management, LLC, a vertically integrated self-storage acquisition, development and management company owned by Ares.
Position Summary
This Associate will support the Real Estate Self Storage team in the management of investment portfolios, conducting in-depth financial analyses, and preparing reports on portfolio performance and market trends.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in overseeing investment portfolios, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and performance benchmarks
- Conduct in-depth financial analyses, including cash flow modeling, valuation assessments, and performance tracking
- Prepare regular and ad-hoc reports on portfolio performance, market trends, and investment opportunities for internal stakeholders and limited partners
- Participate in the due diligence process for potential investments, analyzing financial statements, market conditions, and risk factors
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including acquisitions, finance, fundraising, and operations, to align firm strategies
- Participate in the full lifecycle of debt procurement for properties, including supporting negotiation of term sheets and loan agreements, managing the due diligence process, and coordinating all aspects of the deal through to closing
Required Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree from an undergraduate institution, preferably in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- 2–4 years of experience in real estate investment banking, principal investing, or a related financial field
- Strong proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and valuation techniques
- Advanced MS Excel modeling skills and proficiency in MS PowerPoint
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly
- Excellent attention to detail
- Self-motivated and driven; ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Interest and familiarity with AI models and applications, and their use in a day-to-day capacity
Reporting Relationships
Director Of StrategyCompensation
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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Ares Management Corporation Culver City, California, USA Office
800 Corporate Pointe , Culver City, CA, United States, 90230
Ares Management Corporation Los Angeles, California, USA Office
2000 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90067
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