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Principal – Credit Direct Lending-Special Situations
| Company | Ares Management |
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| Location | New York, NY, USA |
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| Salary | $235000 – $250000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent with strong academic record
- 10+ years of private equity, private credit, principal investing, investment banking, or consulting experience (ideally candidate will have direct experience managing distressed/turnaround situations)
- Experience reviewing and analyzing credit, equity, and restructuring related legal documents
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivated and driven leader; ability to work effectively in a collegial, demanding, and dynamic environment
- Creative problem solver
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Impeccable integrity and trustworthiness
- Periodic travel will be required
Responsibilities
- Developing and executing strategies to navigate active restructurings and support control equity positions that maximize risk adjusted returns across the USDL portfolio
- Leading due diligence efforts
- Leading performance improvement efforts for owned portfolio companies
- Communicating and developing strong relationships with management teams and advisors in connection with strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance to understand key trends and drivers of portfolio companies and drive positive outcomes
- Negotiating solutions with various constituents including lenders, equity sponsors, management, and advisors
- Legal document review and negotiation
- Drafting and presenting memos to the USDL investment committee and senior leadership
Preferred Qualifications
No preferred qualifications provided.
