Intern - DACH Relationship Management and Operations

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

DACH Relationship Management & Operations, Internship

Ares Management (on-site: Frankfurt a.M., Germany)

Role Overview:

The Intern will be part of the DACH Relationship Management team and will support us with Investor Operations and Servicing. The team is responsible for marketing the firm’s product offering to institutional investors.

The candidate will be assisting the firm’s strategic objectives related to fundraising and client service through managing data and analytical tools, driving operational efficiencies, as well as supporting on client interactions and events of the DACH region. The position reports to the head of DACH Relationship Management.

Primary Functions & Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide support to the team members in their day-to-day operations.

• Assist to maintain and update the CRM and other systems and databases.

• Create and support on internal reports and analyses.

• Assist with client inquiries, briefings, research, coordination of RfPs and other deliverables towards internal and external deadlines.

• Provide organizational and project management support across the DACH region.

• Help coordinate investor related events, conferences, & roadshows.

Qualifications:

• Enrolled/Graduated in finance related course of study with strong academic track record.

• Fluent in German and English. Strong communication and presentation skills preferred.

• First experiences in the investment banking or asset management industry preferred.

• Highly motivated with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, and work independently towards tight deadlines.

• Positive and hands-on attitude with a willingness and curiosity to learn.

• Takes initiative and has a strong work ethic with an eye for detail.

• Enjoys working with other people and networking with various stakeholders.

• Proficient in MS Office and ideally experience working with CRM systems.

• Proactive problem solver with ability to research & suggest solutions. 

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.