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 experienced and hard-working Analyst to support Ares’ Infrastructure ESG Lead and Ares’ Global Head of ESG. Based out of our New York office, the Analyst will partner with internal stakeholders – including the ESG team, investment teams, and client solutions teams – as well as portfolio companies and LPs to add new value by implementing our firmwide ESG strategy. This role will span on-going responsibilities and project-based work across Ares’ Corporate Sustainability and Responsible Investment initiatives. Project-based work includes, but is not limited to, maintaining the momentum behind firmwide workstreams focused on sustainability-linked loans, ESG data collection, climate change strategy and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) investment process integration. See Ares’ 2022 Sustainability Report for more information on the ESG team’s Corporate Sustainability and Responsible Investment Initiatives. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS Reports to: Principal, Infrastructure ESG Lead Secondary Relationship: Partner, Global Head of ESG Supervises: n/a PRIMARY FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES The Analyst is responsible for the following functions: Support the ESG team with project management and development of internal / external deliverables Conduct research and communicate findings on ESG industry trends and frameworks, in addition to ad hoc deep-dive research topics Support ESG initiatives across Ares’ Infrastructure platform including ESG data collection and carbon foot printing efforts Support and in some cases manage ESG external deliverables In partnership with the Head of ESG, create high visibility board materials Work with ESG team members and RFP team on complex ESG-related inquiries Assist with preparation of corporate sustainability reports in accordance with accepted standards (GRI, SASB, TCFD, etc.) Partner with ESG Leads on engagements with portfolio companies Support benchmarking analysis and action plans for Ares’ improvements in sustainability practices Contribute to thought leadership through research and writing, and client engagement through content development and production of presentation materials Collaborate with other teams (i.e. HR, Corporate Services, IR, compliance, marketing, investment professionals) on building their capacity to progress their own ESG initiatives Support the maintenance and enhancement of Ares’ ESG capabilities, including staying abreast of industry trends and regulations, and engaging with industry associations QUALIFICATIONS Education: • Bachelor’s Degree required Experience Required: Passion for ESG, sustainability, and/or impact investing, with an entry level understanding of (or strong appetite to learn about) ESG data, frameworks, reporting, and industry standard processes Minimum 2-4 years of ESG work experience in a professional work environment Prior experience in Financial Services or Consulting industry is required Strong proficiency in PowerPoint and Word; proficiency in Excel Skills/Abilities: Requires strong work ethic, flexibility, excellent communication, writing and interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks Strong analytical and written / verbal communication skills, including synthesizing research and concepts into actionable insights and investor-facing deliverables in a timely manner Comfort navigating ambiguity Team-oriented and organized, with the proven ability to proactively manage multiple projects with a broad range of stakeholders to deliver results in a dynamic environment Accountable, with a strong sense of ownership and attention to detail Reporting Relationships 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. $90,000-$120,000 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. Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) is a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across the credit, real estate, private equity and infrastructure asset classes. We seek to provide flexible capital to support businesses and create value for our stakeholders and within our communities. By collaborating across our investment groups, we aim to generate consistent and attractive investment returns throughout market cycles. As of March 31, 2024, Ares Management's global platform had approximately $428 billion of assets under management(1) with more than 2,900 employees operating across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. For more information, please visit www.aresmgmt.com. Ares Management LLC (together with its related operating and administrative subsidiaries, “Ares Management”) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, creed, sex, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity and expression, transgender status, genetic information, status as unemployed, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Ares Management will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. (1) As of March 31, 2024. AUM amounts include funds managed by Ivy Hill Asset Management, LP., a wholly owned portfolio company of Ares Capital Corporation and registered investment adviser.