Marketing Associate will work on the Asia Relationship Management team and will be responsible for supporting Senior Relationship Managers in 1) sales of the firm’s various asset classes, including tradable credit (core credit and alternative credit), direct lending, private equity and real estate funds and 2) supporting and maintain existing investor relationships in Asia. He/she will also be responsible for leveraging internal resources in support of business objectives and handling day-to-day requests and inquiries from investors.

Geographic Focus: Pan Asia based in Hong Kong

Reports to: Sundo KIM

Supervises: NR

1.        Respond to investor inquiries and data requests

2.       Develop methodology for tracking client contacts and meetings with investors and potential investors through the CRM system.  Keep current at all times.

3.       Provide research on potential opportunities, sectors, industry trends, etc. 

4.       Provide daily support to senior relationship managers in the region

5.       Work with Investor Relations team to generate customized materials for investors

6.       Develop systemic approach and organize current activities to streamline current activities and prepare for future growth

7.       Over time, begin to develop business relationships with the investor community and conduct marketing efforts on behalf of the region, help build investor base

8.       Promote and enhance Ares’ profile through industry conferences and delivery of best practices

Education:

-          Finance or Business Degree preferred

-          Post Graduate Degree preferred

Experience Required: 1 or 2 years experience in financial industry preferred

General Requirements:

-          Native in Mandarin & Korean / Fluent in English

-          High energy, enthusiasm and drive

-          Strong communication and presentation skills

-          Problem solver with ability to research solutions and suggest resolutions. 

-          Highly motivated with the ability to set priorities, multi task and monitor own workload to meet aggressive deadlines

Ares is a publicly traded, leading global alternative asset manager with approximately $92 billion of assets under management as of September 30, 2015 and more than 15 offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. Since its inception in 1997, Ares has adhered to a disciplined investment philosophy that focuses on delivering strong risk-adjusted investment returns throughout market cycles. Ares believes each of its four distinct but complementary investment groups in Tradable Credit, Direct Lending, Private Equity and Real Estate is a market leader based on assets under management and investment performance. Ares was built upon the fundamental principle that each group benefits from being part of the greater whole. For more information, please visit www.aresmgmt.com.

Ares Management LLC (and its subsidiaries) is an Equal Opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, creed, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity and expression, genetic predisposition and carrier status, status as unemployed, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law.