- Location
- Tokyo: Japan: Tokyo Midtown Yaesu
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Seniority
- Entry
- Source
- Workday
Description
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
Join one of the fastest-growing sectors in global investing
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Associate to join our Digital Infrastructure Finance & Administration team, supporting the investment, development, and operation of mission-critical digital infrastructure assets, including data centers.
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of finance, investments, fund management, and digital infrastructure, partnering with investment professionals, asset managers, legal and tax specialists, and global stakeholders. You will play a key role in supporting complex investment structures, managing financial operations, and helping drive the growth of a rapidly expanding platform.
What You'll Do
As part of the Finance & Administration team, you will support a broad range of activities across fund and investment operations, including:
- Managing cash flows, capital calls, and financial operations for funds and special purpose vehicles (SPVs/SPCs)
- Supporting accounting, tax, and financial reporting requirements
- Analyzing and addressing accounting matters under both JGAAP and IFRS
- Coordinating with internal teams and external advisors on fund and investment-related matters
- Supporting fund formation and investment structuring initiatives
- Assisting with financial analysis related to investments, development projects, and portfolio activities
- Participating in finance transformation and process improvement initiatives, including system implementation projects
- Building effective working relationships with global stakeholders and service providers
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Experience in finance, FP&A, accounting, fund operations, or related fields
- Knowledge of JGAAP and/or IFRS
- Experience working with multiple stakeholders across functions
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ownership, initiative, and ability to work independently
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic and evolving environment
- Fluent Japanese and professional English communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with investment funds, TMKs, real estate finance, infrastructure finance, or similar structures
- Experience within real estate, infrastructure, digital infrastructure, or investment management industries
- Exposure to fund administration, fund structuring, or SPV management
- Experience with systems such as HFM, Yardi, ERP platforms, or similar financial reporting tools
- Experience working with global teams and cross-border transactions
Why Join Us?
Work on Industry-Defining Investments
Be part of a team supporting investments in digital infrastructure, one of the most important growth sectors globally.
Broad Exposure
Gain hands-on experience across:
- Investments
- Fund operations
- Financial reporting
- Accounting and tax matters
- Fund formation and structuring
- Development and operational projects
Global Collaboration
Work closely with investment, legal, tax, asset management, and finance teams across Japan and internationally.
Career Development
This role offers significant opportunities to expand your responsibilities and develop into a leadership position, including progression toward Manager-level responsibilities.
Who Thrives Here?
We are looking for someone who:
- Takes ownership and drives results
- Enjoys solving complex problems
- Is comfortable operating in an entrepreneurial and evolving environment
- Can influence and collaborate across diverse stakeholder groups
- Balances attention to detail with strategic thinking
- Is eager to learn and grow within a high-performing team
Location
Tokyo, Japan
Reporting Relationships
Vice President, Digital Infrastructure F&AThere 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.
