Analyst, RFP Writer

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

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Reports to: Global Client Solutions, VP

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports the coordination and completion of RFPs, RFIs, DDQs and ad-hoc investor requests from intake through final delivery, balancing timelines, stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Assist in refreshing strategy/fund level Generic DDQs quarterly or as needed.
• Partners with relationship management, product strategy, investment teams and subject matter experts to create clear, differentiated and responsive investor materials.
• Support the customization of proposal language to address investor priorities and diligence themes while maintaining consistency with approved messaging.
• Develop strong knowledge of Ares’ strategies, products, performance data, platform capabilities and corporate infrastructure to support accurate content creation.
• Demonstrates solid communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and escalate issues or questions as needed, especially under tight deadlines.
• Reviews and checks qualitative and quantitative content for accuracy, including responses in questionnaires and data found in industry databases, with guidance from more senior team members.
• Maintain and govern proposal content across RFP technology platforms, including AI enablement, content reuse and alignment with firm standards.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools, data and process improvements to enhance drafting efficiency, response quality, workflow transparency and the stakeholder experience.
• Apply sound judgment when using AI-assisted content, validating accuracy, tone, sourcing and alignment with approved messaging before materials are shared.
• Serve as a collaborative partner with strong communication skills and accountability under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrates flexibility in learning and supporting multiple strategies and asset classes as required

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: 

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or international equivalent, preferably in a related field (economics, finance, accounting, or marketing).
• Any other industry recognized professional certification like CFA, APMP is a plus.

Experience Required:  

• 2-4 years of experience in the financial services or asset management industry, ideally in RFP, investor relations, client service, product strategy, due diligence or a related fundraising support function.
• Experience using, implementing or optimizing RFP, proposal automation, knowledge management or AI-enabled workflow tools is preferred.
• Prior experience managing complex written deliverables from intake through final delivery, including drafting, editing, stakeholder coordination, quality control and deadline management is preferred.

General Requirements:  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex investment, platform and operational information into clear, accurate and persuasive responses.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to organize workstreams, manage timelines, coordinate stakeholders and drive multiple concurrent deliverables to completion.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to identify process improvements, adopt AI-enabled tools and contribute ideas that enhance team efficiency, content quality and response consistency.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality, particularly when reviewing written materials, quantitative data, performance information and client-facing content.
• Ability to operate effectively under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, evolving environment while remaining calm, organized and solutions-oriented.
• Collaborative team player who builds strong working relationships across functions, demonstrates accountability and communicates proactively with internal partners.
• Intellectual curiosity and interest in developing a strong understanding of asset management, investment strategies, private markets and the institutional investor diligence process.
• Working knowledge of the asset management industry and familiarity with private markets or alternative investment products preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Salesforce, PowerBI or AI-enabled workflow, content management and reporting tools a plus

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.