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Job DescriptionAres Digital Infrastructure ("ADI") is part of Ares's Real Assets platform, created to invest in high-quality digital infrastructure assets to support the growth of the ever-expanding global demand for data, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence. Ares Digital Infrastructure has built a large portfolio of data center assets globally, recently completing its inaugural US$2.4 billion data center development fund in Japan. ADI is supported by Ada Infrastructure, its wholly-owned global data center operating platform. Ada Infrastructure provides development, leasing, asset management, facilities management, security, and other customer services to ADI's data center asset portfolio.
The team is seeking a Senior Associate in London who will work closely with the investment team on analyzing, managing due diligence, and executing investment opportunities. This is an opportunity for a strong performer who has experience with investment and financial analysis through other experience.
Responsibilities include:
Lead financial modelling, valuation, underwriting, and scenario analysis for prospective investments, developments, and portfolio optimisation initiatives.
Prepare and present investment analysis, underwriting conclusions, and risk assessments for investment committee and senior management review.
Manage transaction execution processes from origination through closing, including coordination of legal, financial, tax, technical, insurance, environmental, and commercial diligence workstreams.
Participate in the structuring, negotiation, and execution of acquisitions, developments, joint ventures, forward purchase agreements, financings, and asset disposals.
Coordinate external advisors, consultants, lenders, counterparties, and operating partners throughout transaction processes.
Support origination activities through market mapping, relationship development, industry research, and evaluation of new investment opportunities.
Prepare investment committee memoranda, executive summaries, board materials, and investor presentations.
Communicate investment findings and recommendations effectively to senior executives, investment committee members, investors, lenders, and external counterparties.
Support investment governance processes and ensure key risks, assumptions, and decisions are appropriately documented.
Support asset management and value creation initiatives relating to leasing, development, capital expenditure, financing, refinancing, operational performance, and monetisation activities.
Conduct market, competitive, customer, and transaction analysis while tracking industry trends, technology developments, capital markets activity, and relevant regulatory developments to inform investment decisions.
Contribute to fund-level initiatives, portfolio reporting, strategic planning, and investor communications.
Support the ongoing development of investment processes, underwriting methodologies, market intelligence, and internal knowledge resources.
Manage project timelines and coordinate junior team members, advisors, and third-party consultants to ensure timely execution of transaction and portfolio initiatives.
QualificationsEducation: Bachelor's degree or international equivalent with excellent academic recordExperience Required: 5-8 years of investment banking, private equity, or principal investing experienceGeneral Requirements: Self-motivated and driven; ability to work effectively in a collegial, fast moving, demanding, dynamic and global businessFluent spoken and written communication in English.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel with strong technical skills and ability to build complex operating modelsExcellent research and due diligence skills with an aptitude for numeracyExceptional interpersonal skills as well as being a team playerEvidence of intellectual curiosity, creative problem-solving skills, and adaptabilitySolid organizational skills, high attention to detail and ability to prioritizeImpeccable integrity and trustworthinessReporting RelationshipsPrincipal, Digital Infrastructure, EMEAThere 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.
SummaryLocation: London, UKType: Full time
Senior Associate, Digital Infrastructure Investments in London employer: Ares Management
At Ares, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that champions a culture of inclusivity and innovation. Our London office offers a dynamic environment where talented individuals can thrive, with ample opportunities for professional growth and development in the tech-driven finance sector. Join us to be part of a collaborative team that values diverse perspectives and is committed to building cutting-edge systems that drive our investment processes.
