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 Management is looking to hire an Analyst into its Real Estate Portfolio Management team based in Amsterdam.

Primary functions and essential responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day operations of Ares’ European Real Estate Funds, including (but not limited to) tracking capital movements, monitoring Fund performance metrics, and supporting coordination between internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain, enhance and in due course own the Fund-level financial underwriting models, including preparation of (quarterly) cash flow forecasting, capital planning, valuations and return metrics. Ensure models are accurate, reliable, and scalable.
• Conduct detailed analyses of the Fund’s real estate portfolio to identify trends, risks, and optimization opportunities. Deliver insights through well-structured Excel models and PowerPoint presentations.
• Prepare clear, data-driven reports on Fund performance, AUM Metrics and KPIs for both internal teams and external investors. Support investor Q&A and help refine communication tools and dashboards.
• Assist in preparing annual Fund Business Plans and Budgets. Compile and maintain Fund-level data for internal and external use.
• Support the Portfolio Management team in addressing key asset-level topics including leasing, capex planning, and strategy evaluation.
• Collaborate with fellow analysts and team members, contributing to a supportive and high-performance culture. Participate in knowledge-sharing sessions and training.
• Learn from senior members of the Portfolio Management team and apply best practices in compliance, reporting, and investor relation & communication. Engage with teams across the company to stay informed and up to date on the portfolio.
• Grow your technical and analytical expertise with increasing ownership of core deliverables. This role offers a clear path towards becoming a Portfolio Management Associate

Qualifications

Education:

• A master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Econometrics or any related field.

Skills and Abilities Required:

• 1-2 years of working experience, for example in private equity, corporate finance, investment banking or M&A with an interest in real estate.
• Excellent analytical skills, including assets and portfolio level underwriting experience in Excel or other Real Estate modelling/forecasting tools.
• Outstanding proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint. Demonstrates a strong ability to translate complex Excel models into clear, compelling investment decks.
• Strong presentation skills and reporting skills.
• Solid foundation in accounting and ability to analyse financial statements.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently but also as part of a small and larger team.
• Willingness to travel abroad from time to time.
• Fluency in English, speaking and writing. 
• Knowledge of a second European language (Dutch, French, German, Spanish, Italian).
• Knowledge of data-analysis software and tools including PowerBI, Tableau, Python or anything related.
• Prior experience investing in industrial/logistics real estate, particularly developments or value-add;
• Prior experience investing in pan-European or global real estate;
• Prior experience with real estate debt financing
• Bright analytical thinker able to make links between the “Excel model and the real-world”.
• Willing to learn fast, take on additional responsibilities and committed to putting in the extra effort when it counts.
• Driven and able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Reporting Relationships

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.