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
Key Responsibilities
Portfolio & Fund Management
- Support the management of Japan Development Partners (JDP) and other development-focused investment vehicles.
- Collaborate closely with acquisitions, development, project management, leasing, and other internal teams to optimize fund performance.
- Monitor and analyze portfolio performance, investment returns, and key operating metrics.
- Evaluate investment and divestment opportunities through risk-return analysis, hold/sell assessments, and financial performance reviews.
- Support transaction execution processes, including asset disposals and strategic portfolio initiatives.
Investment Analysis & Strategic Decision Support
- Build and maintain financial models to evaluate investment performance and strategic alternatives.
- Conduct valuation analysis, DCF modeling, IRR calculations, sensitivity analyses, and other investment-related financial assessments.
- Prepare materials and recommendations for investment committee discussions and management decision-making.
Investor Relations & Reporting
- Support communications with domestic and international investors.
- Prepare investment committee memorandums, portfolio reviews, quarterly reports, and other internal and external reporting materials.
- Coordinate information requests and reporting requirements from investors and global stakeholders.
Platform Management
- Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of Japan’s portfolio management platform and fund management processes.
- Participate in cross-functional initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency and portfolio performance.
Onboarding & Development
First Several Months
- Develop a thorough understanding of the firm's portfolio management platform, organizational structure, and reporting framework.
- Learn fund-specific operations through close collaboration with senior team members and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Support ongoing portfolio management activities under structured mentorship and on-the-job training.
Longer-Term Growth
- Gradually assume ownership of portfolio analytics, investment evaluations, performance monitoring, and investor-related initiatives.
- Play an increasingly active role in investment decision-making and portfolio strategy formulation based on experience and performance.
Qualifications
Required
- Professional experience within:
- Real estate investment, asset management, development, REITs, investment advisory, or related real estate sectors; or
- Investment banking, project finance, private equity, infrastructure, or other investment-focused financial institutions.
- Strong analytical capabilities and financial modeling skills.
- Experience with valuation methodologies, DCF analysis, IRR calculations, and investment underwriting.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Preferred
- Experience interacting with institutional investors.
- Experience in fund formation, fund management, acquisitions, dispositions, or real estate transactions.
- Exposure to international or English-speaking business environments.
- Team leadership or project management experience.
- Business-level English proficiency.
Reporting Relationships
Principal, Portfolio Management Development Fund, Real Estate JapanThere 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.