Senior Associate, Income Fund Management

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

About the Role

GLP Japan is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Analyst to join our Income Fund Management team.

This role supports the management of private real estate funds through financial analysis, portfolio monitoring, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders across Investments, Asset Management, Finance, Legal, and other business functions to support fund performance and strategic decision-making.

This position is ideal for candidates who enjoy working with financial data, building analytical models, and contributing to the management of institutional real estate investment vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day fund management activities for private real estate funds
• Build and maintain financial models, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow analyses
• Monitor fund and portfolio performance and prepare management reports
• Conduct portfolio reviews and support investment decision-making
• Prepare materials for internal management meetings and investor reporting
• Analyze financial and operational performance data
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to support fund operations
• Assist with strategic projects and initiatives across the fund management platform
• Support investor reporting and related documentation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
• 3+ years of experience in real estate, asset management, finance, banking, investment management, consulting, or related fields
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and data analysis
• Ability to work effectively with large datasets and complex financial information
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Language Requirements

• Native-level or fluent Japanese language skills (required)
• Ability to read and write business documents and email communications in English
• English speaking skills are beneficial but not required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in real estate investment, real estate funds, REITs, asset management, private equity, or investment-related businesses
• Experience preparing management reports or investment analysis materials
• Exposure to portfolio management, fund operations, or financial planning and analysis
• Experience working in an international business environment
• Knowledge of institutional investment products and capital markets

What We Are Looking For

• Strong analytical mindset
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling capabilities
• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn
• Proactive and self-motivated attitude
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High level of ownership and accountability

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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.