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.

Job Description

Ares European Direct Lending is seeking an Associate to join its Restructuring team located in London. Ares European Direct Lending primarily provides financing for companies in defensive industries, with scalable capital to support growth, acquisitions and longer-term strategy. The Restructuring team are responsible for managing control equity positions and other restructuring transactions within the European Direct Lending portfolio.

We believe restructuring requires a collaborative approach, considering our involvement in situations where companies require a reassessment of their capital structure and business plans. As such, we partner with management teams and sponsors of our portfolio companies to develop optimal solutions which meet our investment objectives. Leveraging our financial and operational expertise, we structure bespoke transactions that provide companies with a solid platform for renewed growth. Our goal is to drive outcomes that enhance value for our investors and all stakeholders while positioning the business for sustainable performance.

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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 Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.