Ares Management is a firm that has built its success over the last 20 years by focusing on people and culture. They are seeking an Acquisitions Analyst to support their Self Storage Real Estate Group by identifying, evaluating, and executing potential self-storage acquisitions and developments, while assisting with underwriting and due diligence.
Responsibilities
- Assist with financial underwriting models for self storage acquisitions and development deals
- Support the acquisitions process by managing the pipeline and gathering and reviewing property level diligence materials, including financial and operating reports, unit mix, rent rolls, and leases
- Conduct market research on self storage fundamentals, including market comps, supply analysis and market share review
- Help to prepare investment summaries and presentation materials for review by Senior Management and the Investment Committee
- Provide general transaction and project support, including coordinating third-party reports, organizing diligence materials, and assisting the broader deal team as needed
- Must be willing to travel as needed
- Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting or other related Business majors with relevant or related fields
- 0-2 years relevant experience, preferably in either real estate acquisitions, commercial real estate brokerage, or asset management
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite – specifically Excel and PowerPoint
- Basic understanding of financial reports and accounting
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with ability to convey complex ideas to acquisitions team
- Self-Starter with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Passion for real estate and driving business within acquisitions
- Must be willing to travel as needed
- Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Benefits
- Discretionary performance-based bonus
- 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)
- Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit
- 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
Company Overview
Ares Management is an alternative asset manager focusing on credit, private equity, and real estate. It was founded in 1997, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.aresmgmt.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Ares Management has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 7 in 2025, 1 in 2023. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.