Vice President , Commercial Finance; Underwriter

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.

Ares Management Corporation is currently seeking a candidate for the position of Underwriter to join our Ares Commercial Finance ("ACF") Group. The candidate will be responsible for all aspects of closing a new transaction, including performing and overseeing due diligence, loan structure and loan documentation.

Ares Commercial Finance is the asset-based lending team of Ares Management Corporation. ACF is focused on providing credit facilities up to $300 million to middle market and lower‑middle market, private and public companies; and addresses a wide scope of industries including manufacturing, distribution, wholesale, retail, and service companies. These facilities include revolving lines of credit and term loans, asset‑based and cash flow stretch and first‑out loans, and asset‑backed facilities to specialty finance companies.

Leveraging the breadth and experience of the Ares platform, ACF works with borrowers to deliver creative, flexible, and customized financing solutions. These financing solutions may be structured as working capital financing, bridge financing, turnaround financing, acquisition financing, debtor‑in‑possession financing, and special accommodation financing. We source our opportunities from private equity firms seeking LBO financing as well as through intermediaries and direct company referrals.

ACF is headquartered in New York, with offices in Atlanta, Los Angeles, Manhattan, and Tarrytown. As of December 31, 2025, ACF had ~55 investment professionals and support staff dedicated to these products. The senior investment professionals of ACF have on average more than 30 years of experience in commercial finance and asset-based lending.

• Leverage the power of the Ares and Direct Lending platforms
• Multi-asset class "one-stop" solutions to meet clients’ needs
• Ability to rotate between asset classes with superior relative value
• Drive proprietary investment opportunities by pursuing multiple origination channels across various regions within the United States
• Active management of risk through structuring and downside protection
• Agent transactions with careful monitoring of liquidity and performance metrics
• Small deal teams with single point of contact
• Transparent and streamlined approval process with certainty of closing

• Review, evaluate, and determine risk factors, pricing, and transaction structure for potential transactions.
• Perform financial, customer, supplier, regulatory and industry due diligence.
• Manage communication with target company, Business Development Officer, Portfolio Manager, and/or Investment Committee.
• Prepare early read memos for credit committee review and approval.
• Review third party due diligence for each opportunity and resolve any outstanding concerns.
• Perform collateral analysis and review.
• Prepare and present Investment Committee materials for approval.
• Participate in negotiations and legal documentation review for each transaction.
• Participate in conference calls and meetings with Senior and Executive Management as needed.
• Recommend each transaction for approval or declination.
• Respond to target company requests in a timely manner, whether via email or phone.
• Keep current on industry standards, market trends and regulatory changes.
• Prepare special reports and analysis as needed.
• Comply with established policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Collaborate with Portfolio Managers to ensure a smooth handoff post-closing.
• Provide detailed underwriting summaries and risk…