Job Description
Ares 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 an Associate in New York who will work closely with the investment team on sourcing, due diligence, and executing investment opportunities. This is an opportunity for a strong performer who has experience with financial analysis and research through other experience. Responsibilities include:
Investment research
Financial analysis, valuation, and modeling
Industry and competitive analysis
Business diligence
Drafting of memoranda for internal and external use
Conduct research on companies, industries, and asset classes
Perform all pertinent financial analyses
Prepare due diligence packs for the investment team, providing relevant, informative analytics, and background research
Conduct interviews with industry experts
Prepare written summaries and presentation materials for the investment team
Build detailed operating models on prospective deals
Draft information memorandum and marketing materials for the investment team
Provide overall support to investment team
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree or international equivalent with excellent academic record
Experience Required:
2-5 years of investment banking, private equity, principal investing, or consulting experience
General Requirements:
- Self-motivated and driven; ability to work effectively in a collegial, fast moving, demanding, dynamic and global business
- Fluent spoken and written communication in English.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel with strong technical skills and ability to build complex operating models
- Excellent research and due diligence skills with an aptitude for numeracy
- Exceptional interpersonal skills as well as being a team player
- Evidence of intellectual curiosity, creative problem-solving skills, and adaptability
- Solid organizational skills, high attention to detail and ability to prioritize
- Impeccable integrity and trustworthiness
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Head of Digital InfrastructureCompensation
The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus. Note, the range takes into account a broad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role.
The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings. Ares U.S. Core Benefits include Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans; 401(k) program with company match; Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA); Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution; Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance; Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit.
Ares offers a number of additional benefits including access to a world-class medical advisory team, a mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry, a mindfulness and wellbeing app, financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor, new parent leave, reproductive and adoption assistance, emergency backup care, matching gift program, education sponsorship program, and much more.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
- 2-5 years of investment banking, private equity, or consulting experience
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Fluent spoken and written communication in English
- Excellent research and due diligence skills
Ares Management Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with strong medical, dental, and vision offerings alongside mental-health resources and wellness initiatives. Access to a medical advisory/concierge service and supportive programs reinforces perceived quality.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-building supports include generous primary and non‑primary caregiver leave, reproductive and adoption assistance, and breast‑milk shipping. Backup child and elder care adds further practical support for caregivers.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off programs include competitive PTO, a firmwide Winter Break, and an August Work From Anywhere option. These firmwide programs complement standard leave to provide periodic flexibility.
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What We Do
Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) is a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across the credit, private equity, real estate and infrastructure asset classes. We seek to provide flexible capital to support businesses and create value for our stakeholders and within our communities. By collaborating across our investment groups, we aim to generate consistent and attractive investment returns throughout market cycles. As of December 31, 2025, Ares Management Corporation's global platform had approximately $623 billion of assets under management with approximately 4,200 employees operating across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Cybersecurity & Fraud Prevention: https://www.aresmgmt.com/fraud-awareness
