Analyst RFP

Ares Management; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global alternative investment manager is seeking an Analyst for their RFP Team in London. The successful candidate will support marketing and investor relations, coordinating the full lifecycle of Requests for Proposals. They should have a Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years of financial industry experience, demonstrating strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge of alternative asset management is desired.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in an investor relations or RFP-focused role.
• Experience managing the full RFP process.
• Working knowledge of alternative asset management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the full lifecycle of RFPs.
• Gather data and materials to support proposal responses.
• Communicate effectively while collaborating across departments.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Detail-oriented

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

Salesforce

PowerBI

Tableau

Job description

Analyst, RFP page is loaded## Analyst, RFPlocations: London, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R7259### *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.***Job Description****Summary:**Ares Management is seeking a highly motivated, detail‑oriented team player who thrives in a fast‑paced environment to join the Ares RFP Team to support marketing and investor relations activities. The RFP Writer will support Ares’ European Credit product management teams by leveraging firm‑wide resources to respond to Requests for Proposals (“RFPs”), Requests for Information (“RFIs”), Due Diligence Questionnaires (“DDQs”), and ad‑hoc queries for clients/prospective investors.This role partners closely with investment, product, and subject matter experts to produce clear, accurate, and compelling RFPs, RFIs, DDQs, and other due diligence materials. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced environment, communicates effectively, can manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail, and has the capability to work both independently and as part of a global team.**Primary Functions & Essential Responsibilities:*** Lead and coordinate the full lifecycle of RFPs, RFIs, and DDQs for Ares’ European Credit strategies, ensuring a timely submission.* Gather data, existing language, and key materials from internal teams to support the preparation of accurate, consistent, and compelling proposal responses.* Communicate clearly and effectively—both in writing and verbally—while collaborating across departments to deliver concise, well‑structured, and aligned responses.* Build strong, collaborative relationships with internal teams—across investment, product, operations, and compliance—to ensure aligned, high‑quality responses and efficient information flow.* Develop a strong understanding of Ares’ products and investment strategies to ensure accurate, consistent messaging.* Utilize RFP technologies and firm systems to enhance efficiency and content management.* Support the ongoing improvement of process workflows and adoption of data‑driven tools.* Work with quantitative personnel and AUM data under appropriate oversight.* Demonstrate flexibility in supporting multiple strategies and asset classes as business needs evolve.**Education:*** Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or international equivalent, preferably in a related field (economics, finance, accounting, or marketing).**Experience Required:*** 2–4 years of financial industry experience in an investor relations or RFP‑focused role.* Demonstrated experience managing the full RFP process—from drafting and reviewing to formatting and proofreading.**General Requirements:*** Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex information clearly and concisely.* Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and capable of managing multiple deadlines simultaneously.* Demonstrates a high level of accuracy and attention to detail* A proactive and accountable team player who can work independently when needed.* Curious mindset with a willingness to learn and adapt.* Working knowledge of alternative asset management.* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Salesforce, Content Management software, Tableau, and PowerBI a plus.**Reporting Relationships**Vice President, RFP*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 September 30, 2025, Ares Management's global platform had approximately $596 billion of assets under management(1) with more than 4,200 employees operating across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. For more information, please visit .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 September 30, 2025. AUM amounts include funds managed by Ivy Hill Asset Management, LP., a wholly owned portfolio company of Ares Capital Corporation and registered investment adviser.