Analyst, RFP

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.

Ares Management is seeking a highly motivated, detail‑oriented team player who thrives in a fast‑paced environment to join the Ares RFP Team to support marketing and investor relations activities. The RFP Writer will support Ares’ European Credit product management teams by leveraging firm‑wide resources to respond to Requests for Proposals (“RFPs”), Requests for Information (“RFIs”), Due Diligence Questionnaires (“DDQs”), and ad‑hoc queries for clients/prospective investors. This role partners closely with investment, product, and subject matter experts to produce clear, accurate, and compelling RFPs, RFIs, DDQs, and other due diligence materials. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced environment, communicates effectively, can manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail, and has the capability to work both independently and as part of a global team.

Primary Functions & Essential Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the full lifecycle of RFPs, RFIs, and DDQs for Ares’ European Credit strategies, ensuring a timely submission.
• Gather data, existing language, and key materials from internal teams to support the preparation of accurate, consistent, and compelling proposal responses.
• Communicate clearly and effectively—both in writing and verbally—while collaborating across departments to deliver concise, well‑structured, and aligned responses.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with internal teams—across investment, product, operations, and compliance—to ensure aligned, high‑quality responses and efficient information flow.
• Develop a strong understanding of Ares’ products and investment strategies to ensure accurate, consistent messaging.
• Utilize RFP technologies and firm systems to enhance efficiency and content management.
• Support the ongoing improvement of process workflows and adoption of data‑driven tools.
• Work with quantitative personnel and AUM data under appropriate oversight.
• Demonstrate flexibility in supporting multiple strategies and asset classes as business needs evolve.

Education

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or international equivalent, preferably in a related field (economics, finance, accounting, or marketing).

Experience Required

2–4 years of financial industry experience in an investor relations or RFP‑focused role. Demonstrated experience managing the full RFP process—from drafting and reviewing to formatting and proofreading.

General Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex information clearly and concisely.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and capable of managing multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• A proactive and accountable team player who can work independently when needed.
• Curious mindset with a willingness to learn and adapt.
• Working knowledge of alternative asset management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Salesforce, Content Management software, Tableau, and PowerBI a plus.

Reporting Relationships

Vice President, RFP

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.