Associate, Credit, US Direct Lending (Healthcare)
Ares Management CorporationChicago, Illinois, United States • Los Angeles, California, United States
Posted February 19, 2026
130000 - 175000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Ares Management has approximately $622 billion in assets under management across a variety of investment strategies.
Job Description
Ares is seeking an Associate to join its Direct Lending Specialty Healthcare team in Chicago or Los Angeles. The role involves supporting the sourcing, underwriting, and credit analysis of potential new investments, as well as assisting with deal closings and post-closing portfolio management.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or international equivalent required
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant investment banking or principal investing experience
- Demonstrated interest in specialty healthcare sectors
- Strong intellect with solid quantitative, financial, and analytical skills
- Advanced MS Excel modeling skills and MS PowerPoint skills
- Self-motivated and driven; ability to work effectively in a collegial, fast-moving, demanding, and dynamic environment
Benefits
- 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)
- Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit