Credit Academy Participants:
To apply for any of the roles below, you must complete the following:
Either the general or private case study.
Financial modeling exercise.
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PLEASE NOTE: Your resume will not be submitted unless you complete a case study and a debrief with a coach.
AIFP Fellows:
PLEASE NOTE: If you are not through the entire application process as an AIFP Fellow, or are an active participant in another Alternative Investments Program, your resume and application will not be submitted.
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Ares is a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across the credit, private equity, real estate 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 March 31, 2024, Ares Management Corporation's global platform had approximately $428 billion of assets under management with approximately 2,900 employees operating across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East.
Last Updated – 1/14/2026
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required.
FINRA Series 7, 63 and SIE licenses required (or ability to obtain within 3 months from start date).
Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and represent the Firm in a professional manner.
Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written.
Detail-oriented with ability to multi-task.
Ability to meet deadlines and perform under pressure.
Highly motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic.
Exceptional relationship skills -- able to establish rapport and quickly engender trust and respect with a wide range of individuals representing the spectrum of institutional investors, including staff, Board members, consultants, and other industry contacts. Must also be able to develop relationships with a variety of internal Ares’ constituents including marketing, finance and accounting, legal and compliance, portfolio management and investment professionals.
Outgoing, collaborative, and inclusive style, well-developed ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
High energy level displayed within a culture of intensity, accessibility and availability.
Knowledge of structured credit, based on banking/structuring, investment, portfolio management, and/or marketing experience.
Global Atlantic is a leading provider of retirement security and investment solutions with operations in the U.S., Bermuda, and Japan. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of KKR (NYSE: KKR), a leading global investment firm, Global Atlantic combines deep insurance expertise with KKR’s powerful investment capabilities to deliver long-term financial security for millions of individuals worldwide. With a broad suite of annuity, preneed life insurance, reinsurance, and investment solutions, Global Atlantic, through its issuing companies, helps people achieve their financial goals with confidence.
KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries.
ANALYST - Structuring, Capital Markets & Strategy (NYC)
Last Updated - 12/4/2025
The Analyst will join the New York-based Global Atlantic Investment Office as part of our Structuring, Capital Markets and Strategy team, with a focus on structuring, deal execution and transaction management.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work with portfolio managers to develop and model debt instruments including ABS/CLO securitizations, project & corporate finance structures, and other debt solutions that optimize capital, accounting and tax on assets Global Atlantic acquires.
Support transaction execution process from beginning to end, including amongst others:
Preparation and review of legal documentation with external counsel.
Managing workstreams with external stakeholders including but not limited to trustees, servicers, rating agencies, and accountants.
Liaising with internal stakeholders such as accounting, tax, middle office, and analytics teams throughout the transaction process.
Support the Structuring, Capital Markets and Strategy team by ensuring transactions are operating in accordance with deal documentation.
Assist with deal re-structures and re-ratings for existing transactions and interface with deal counsel to ensure timely and successful deal closings.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1-2 years relevant work experience in structured finance, investment banking, secured loans and/or warehouse lending with transaction management and execution experience.
Bachelor’s Degree Required.
Experience with structuring.
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and structured finance modeling tools (Intex DealMaker and IntexCalc).
Individuals with strong verbal and written communication skills and is highly organized and attentive to detail
Strong leadership and team orientation; organized and high attention to detail.
Flexible individuals who are both creative and commercial and are comfortable working on multiple transactions at once across a variety of assets.
Energetic, inquisitive and a high initiative to take on projects.
To be considered for this role, applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
With over $37 billion of assets under management across nine fund strategies and 18 offices globally, L Catterton is the only global consumer private equity firm in the private equity industry. Leveraging deep category insight, operational excellence, and a broad network of strategic relationships, L Catterton's team of nearly 200 investment and operating professionals partner with management teams to drive differentiated value creation across its portfolio. Since 1989, the Firm has made approximately 300 investments, such as Ainsworth, A.P.C., bartaco, Birkenstock, Cholula, Equinox, GANNI, Heytea, Jio, Kodiak, Kopari, Ole & Steen, Peloton, Polène, Restoration Hardware, Rhone, The Honest Company, Tonal, Tula, and Zarbee's.
The Associate, Investor Relations will join L Catterton’s Global Investor Relations (IR) team and play a key role in supporting the firm’s fundraising and investor communication initiatives. This is a dynamic, pre-MBA role offering broad exposure to capital formation, investor engagement, and private equity product knowledge across L Catterton’s global platforms. The Associate will provide analytical and project management support to the IR COO and fundraising teams, working closely with senior leadership, investment professionals, and other internal groups to execute strategic priorities. This position offers an outstanding opportunity to build core skills in investor relations, fundraising execution, and institutional client coverage at one of the world’s leading private equity firms.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Create, update, and refine marketing materials, including PPMs, pitchbooks, roadshow decks, and fundraising collateral.
Support the execution of fundraising initiatives, including project management, pipeline tracking, and coordination across stakeholders.
Draft and manage Due Diligence Questionnaires (DDQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and consultant database updates to ensure accuracy and consistency of firm messaging.
Conduct pre-meeting research, investor/consultant mapping, and market/competitor analysis to inform fundraising and investor engagement strategies.
Generate and analyze CRM reports (Salesforce) and maintain comprehensive, consistent records on investor relationships and fundraising activity.
Partner with finance, legal, and operations teams to ensure accuracy of fund data, performance metrics, and investor reporting.
Coordinate and prepare quarterly and annual investor reports, performance updates, and ad hoc investor requests.
Assist in the planning and execution of LP meetings and events, including the Annual General Meeting, roadshows, and diligence sessions.
Contribute to the development of strategic investor communications, including thought leadership pieces, market updates, and firmwide messaging.
Collaborate with senior members of the IR and investment teams to identify, pre-qualify, and engage prospective LPs across the global fundraising platform.
Drive process improvements and best practices to enhance the effectiveness of the IR and fundraising functions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree required; strong academic track record.
Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in private equity, investment banking, consulting, placement agency, or financial services; experience at a multi-product firm a plus.
Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret fund performance and present insights clearly.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word; experience with Salesforce or other CRM systems preferred.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce polished, investor-ready materials.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Professional maturity, presence, and judgment to interact confidently with senior colleagues and institutional investors.
A collaborative team player with high integrity, humility, and strong interpersonal skills.
Self-starter with a “roll-up-your-sleeves” mentality and flexibility to support global initiatives across time zones.
Demonstrated interest in private equity, alternative investments, and capital markets; familiarity with LP/consultant universe a plus.
Interest in pursuing an MBA or other advanced degree in the future is welcomed.
L.P., (the “Firm” or “OHA”) including its affiliated investment advisors, is a leading global credit-focused alternative asset manager with over 30 years of investment experience. OHA works with institutions and individuals and seeks to deliver a consistent track record of attractive risk-adjusted returns. The Firm has approximately $98 billion in assets under management (AUM) across credit strategies, including high yield bonds, leveraged loans, CLOs, private credit and distressed / special situations as of June 30, 2025.
Last Updated – 12/2/2025
QUALIFICATIONS:
4+ years relevant work experience.
Last Updated – 12/2/25
QUALIFICATIONS:
4+ years relevant work experience.