Senior Associate, Capital Solutions

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.

Associate / Senior Associate, Debt Capital Markets About Ares Ares Management is a leading global alternative investment manager, providing clients with diversified investment solutions across credit, real estate, private equity, and infrastructure. In Japan, our real estate platform invests in and develops logistics facilities and data centers, supporting some of the country's most critical infrastructure assets.

We are seeking a finance professional to join our Debt Capital Markets team in Tokyo. This role will play a key part in structuring, executing, and managing financing transactions that support the acquisition, development, and operation of logistics facilities and data centers across Japan. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in large-scale real estate finance transactions while working closely with leading domestic and international financial institutions.

Structure, execute, and manage debt financing transactions, including new financings and refinancings. Support financing activities for logistics facilities, data centers, and related real estate investments. Manage lender reporting, financing documentation, covenant compliance, and ongoing debt administration. Build and maintain relationships with domestic and international financial institutions. Assist in developing and executing financing strategies across a growing portfolio. Collaborate with investment, development, legal, and asset management teams throughout the transaction lifecycle.

Required Experience in structured finance, project finance, real estate finance, or related financing activities. Relevant experience gained within a financial institution, investment manager, asset management company, real estate company, or similar organization. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and work effectively in a team environment. Preferred Experience with real estate or infrastructure financing transactions. Knowledge of real estate investment structures and funds. Experience working with lenders, investors, and financing counterparties. Why Join Us Work on some of Japan's largest logistics and data center financing transactions. Gain exposure to complex and high-value real estate investments. Build relationships with leading financial institutions in Japan and globally. Develop deep expertise within a growing and dynamic investment platform. Reporting Relationships Vice President, Capital Solutions 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.