Associate, Real Estate (Data & Analytics)

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.

Position Overview The Associate of Data & Analytics will be responsible for assisting with critical operational reporting, data management and analysis of property assets and operational information across multiple funds and asset types. Responsibilities include collection and maintenance of key periodic data for operational and financial reporting, support of internal teams and third-party partners, assisting with ESG initiatives and cross-functional support of special projects. Essential Duties Prepare and present monthly operational performance reporting to Real Estate executive team Provide data collection and analysis support for initiatives and special projects Support Real Estate systems assessments / migration projects Develop and/or enhance processes to ensure data integrity used for calculation of key operational metrics Assist with monthly/quarterly data collection efforts in support of global real estate data transformation projects Support regular and ad hoc data requests from various internal teams Provide data and analysis as requested for Asset Management, Portfolio Management, Investor Relations, Marketing and Financial Reporting Project management of asset management operational activities such as budgeting, market lease assumptions, valuations, tax appeal/planning and reporting Provide third-party consultants with asset/leasing information for maintenance of managed assets, development of property budget estimates, and support of tax appeal analysis and litigation Other duties as assigned   Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 4+ years of real estate management or related experience required. Bachelor’s Degree and related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial statements, and legal documents required. Ability to effectively present information, define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Capable of effectively working in a team environment Proficiency with spreadsheets (Excel), reporting tools (Power BI) and familiarity with database systems preferred. Knowledge of industry-level accounting and asset management systems (Yardi) preferred. Strong communication skills, both oral and written. Willingness to occasionally work irregular or long hours may be required. Reporting Relationships Principal, Co-Head of Data and Analytics, Real Estate Compensation 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. $110,000.00 - $140,000.00 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