Associate, Digital Infrastructure Investments

Ada Infrastructure is a global data center business committed to being a positive force for technology, people, and the planet. As part of the digital infrastructure platform of Ares Management Corporation (NYSE:ARES), a leading global alternative investment manager, Ada Infrastructure is positioned to be a leader in the industry in reliable, safe, secure, and sustainable digital infrastructure. With eight in-flight campuses across Japan, the UK, and Brazil, we have over 850 MW of power currently available and more than 1,500 MW in our global pipeline. To learn more about Ada Infrastructure, visit www.adainfrastructure.com or to learn more about Ares Management visit www.aresmgmt.com. Job Description Ares Digital Infrastructure ("ADI") is part of Ares's Real Assets platform, created to invest in high-quality digital infrastructure assets to support the growth of the ever-expanding global demand for data, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence. Ares Digital Infrastructure has built a large portfolio of data center assets globally, recently completing its inaugural US$2.4 billion data center development fund in Japan. ADI is supported by Ada Infrastructure, its wholly-owned global data center operating platform. Ada Infrastructure provides development, leasing, asset management, facilities management, security, and other customer services to ADI's data center asset portfolio. The team is seeking an Associate in Tokyo who will work closely with the investment team on sourcing, due diligence, and executing investment opportunities. This is an opportunity for a strong performer who has experience with financial analysis and research through other experience. Responsibilities include: Investment research Financial analysis, valuation, and modeling Industry and competitive analysis Business diligence Drafting of memoranda for internal and external use Conduct research on companies, industries, and asset classes Perform all pertinent financial analyses Prepare due diligence packs for the investment team, providing relevant, informative analytics, and background research Conduct interviews with industry experts Prepare written summaries and presentation materials for the investment team Build detailed operating models on prospective deals Draft information memorandum and marketing materials for the investment team Provide overall support to investment team Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree or international equivalent with excellent academic record Experience Required: 2-5 years of investment banking, private equity, principal investing, or consulting experience General Requirements: Self-motivated and driven; ability to work effectively in a collegial, fast moving, demanding, dynamic and global business Fluent spoken and written communication in English. Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel with strong technical skills and ability to build complex operating models Excellent research and due diligence skills with an aptitude for numeracy Exceptional interpersonal skills as well as being a team player Evidence of intellectual curiosity, creative problem-solving skills, and adaptability Solid organizational skills, high attention to detail and ability to prioritize Impeccable integrity and trustworthiness Reporting Relationships Head of Digital Infrastructure 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. Ada Infrastructure is a global data center business committed to being a positive force for technology, people, and the planet. As part of the digital infrastructure platform of Ares Management Corporation (NYSE:ARES), a leading global alternative investment manager, Ada Infrastructure is positioned to be a leader in the industry in reliable, safe, secure, and sustainable digital infrastructure. With eight in-flight campuses across Japan, the UK, and Brazil, we have over 850 MW of power currently available and more than 1,500 MW in our global pipeline. To learn more about Ada Infrastructure, visit www.adainfrastructure.com or to learn more about Ares Management visit www.aresmgmt.com.