Principal, Infrastructure Debt Capital Markets (Capital Solutions)

New York, NY$225k – $250kPosted 7 days ago

Role Overview

Ares Management is hiring a Principal, Infrastructure Debt Capital Markets (Capital Solutions). This is a full-time hybrid role, based in New York. posted last week. The posted range is $225k to $250k. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job 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

We are seeking a highly experienced and commercially driven Principal to join our Capital Solutions team to support the Firm’s infrastructure debt capital markets initiatives. This senior leadership role focuses on originating and executing complex infrastructure financing transactions across sectors such as energy transition, transportation, digital infrastructure, and other related assets. The ideal candidate will bring deep sector expertise, a strong network of lenders and capital providers, and a proven ability to lead transactions and drive strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Origination Leadership: Lead the sourcing and development of infrastructure financing opportunities, leveraging industry relationships and market insights.
Transaction Execution: Oversee the structuring, negotiation, and execution of financing solutions including senior debt, mezzanine, hybrid instruments, and ESG-linked products.
Client & Investor Engagement: Manage high-level relationships with institutional investors, banks, and advisors. Act as a strategic advisor to clients.
Strategic Development: Contribute to the strategic direction of the infrastructure finance platform, including product innovation, market positioning, and geographic expansion.
Team Leadership: Mentor junior professionals, foster collaboration across teams, and contribute to talent development and culture.

Qualifications:

10+ years of experience in infrastructure finance, project finance, or structured finance
Proven track record of leading complex transactions and managing senior client relationships.
Deep understanding of infrastructure sectors and associated financing structures.
Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, CFA, or equivalent preferred.
FINRA Series 7, 63, and 79 and SIE licenses required (or ability to obtain within 3 months from start date)

Preferred Attributes:

Experience with sustainable infrastructure and ESG-linked financing.
Familiarity with institutional investor dynamics and private credit markets.
Global transaction experience across developed and emerging markets.
Multilingual capabilities and cross-cultural fluency are a plus.

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Compensation

The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus. Note, the range takes into account a broad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role.

$225,000.00 - $250,000.00

The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings. Ares U.S. Core Benefits include Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans; 401(k) program with company match; Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA); Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution; Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance; Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit.

Ares offers a number of additional benefits including access to a world-class medical advisory team, a mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry, a mindfulness and wellbeing app, financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor, new parent leave, reproductive and adoption assistance, emergency backup care, matching gift program, education sponsorship program, and much more.

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.

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How do I apply for the Principal, Infrastructure Debt Capital Markets (Capital Solutions) position at Ares Management?

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Is the Principal, Infrastructure Debt Capital Markets (Capital Solutions) role at Ares Management remote or in-office?

This is a hybrid role based in New York. Expect a mix of in-office and remote days, with the specific cadence set by the hiring manager.

How much does the Principal, Infrastructure Debt Capital Markets (Capital Solutions) role at Ares Management pay?

Ares Management has posted a compensation range of $225k to $250k for this position. Final offers typically vary based on candidate experience, location, and internal salary bands.

When was the Principal, Infrastructure Debt Capital Markets (Capital Solutions) role at Ares Management posted?

This role was posted on July 11, 2026 (7 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.