Analyst/Associate, APAC Relationship Management

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Job Description

• This position is part of the APAC Relationship Management team. The Analyst/Associate will support investor relationship management and client servicing activities across institutional investors for Korea. Working closely with senior Relationship Managers based in Hong Kong, the individual will support investor communications, due diligence processes, CRM management, client reporting, market research, and internal coordination to help deliver a high-quality client experience. Primary Functions & Essential Responsibilities Provide support to the Korea Relationship Management team across investor relationship management and client servicing activities
• Coordinate investor requests, due diligence questionnaires (DDQs), requests for proposals (RFPs), data requests, and other client deliverables Maintain Salesforce and other CRM systems, including investor records, pipeline updates, meeting activity, and reporting
• Participate in client meetings, prepare meeting materials, document key discussion points, and coordinate follow-up actions
• Support senior Relationship Managers by responding to investor inquiries and coordinating information requests with internal stakeholders
• Partner with investment professionals, product managers, Investor Operations, Legal and Compliance teams to support investor servicing and relationship management activities
• Assist with post-investment servicing activities, including investor reporting requests, portfolio inquiries, and ongoing client communications
• Conduct market, investor, and industry research to support business development and relationship management initiatives
• Assist with investor events, roadshows, meeting logistics, and other projects as required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related discipline For Analyst: Minimum 2 years of experience in asset management, private markets, investor relations, institutional client servicing, investment banking, or a related financial services environment. For Associate: Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in these areas
• Experience supporting institutional investors across private credit, private equity, and/or other alternative investment strategies is preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Korean, with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; Salesforce or CRM experience preferred Self-motivated, proactive, and team-oriented with a strong work ethic 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. Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) is a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across the credit, real estate, private equity and infrastructure asset classes. We seek to provide flexible capital to support businesses and create value for our stakeholders and within our communities. By collaborating across our investment groups, we aim to generate consistent and attractive investment returns throughout market cycles. As of June 30, 2026, Ares Management's global platform had approximately $671 billion of assets under management(1) with more than 4,400 employees operating across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. For more information, please visit www.aresmgmt.com. Ares Management LLC (together with its related operating and administrative subsidiaries, “Ares Management”) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, creed, sex, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity and expression, transgender status, genetic information, status as unemployed, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Ares Management will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. (1) As of June 30, 2026. AUM amounts include funds managed by Ivy Hill Asset Management, LP., a wholly owned portfolio company of Ares Capital Corporation and registered investment adviser.