Website Ares Management
About Ares Management
Ares Management Corporation is a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients investment solutions across credit, private equity, real estate, and infrastructure. Founded in 1997, Ares has over $300 billion of assets under management and operates through a team of over 1,500 employees. The firm is known for its focus on partnership and disciplined investment approach, combining deep industry knowledge with a diversified strategy to generate attractive, risk-adjusted returns. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Ares has offices across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and is committed to maintaining a culture that fosters integrity, excellence, collaboration, and diversity.
About this Role
This position involves joining Ares Secondaries, a dynamic team focused on minority equity investments in alternative asset managers (GP Stakes). The strategy aims to align long-term capital with high-performing sponsors, offering exposure to unique transactions and strategic portfolio development. The successful candidate will gain valuable experience working with seasoned investors in a rapidly evolving investment vertical. Ares Secondaries has been an innovator in secondary markets for over 30 years, dealing in a variety of asset classes, including private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and credit.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate new GP investment opportunities by conducting due diligence, industry research, and sponsor interviews
- Build and maintain dynamic financial models to assess GP-level economics, cash flows, and valuation
- Support deal execution, including contract negotiations, structuring, and closing processes
- Prepare investment committee materials and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
- Track performance of existing portfolio companies and assist in strategic value-add initiatives
- Conduct ad hoc analyses, including LP inquiries, market benchmarking, and industry trend analysis
- Collaborate with capital formation, fund development, and portfolio management teams
Requirements
- 2–4 years of experience in GP Stakes, investment banking, private equity, or secondaries investing
- Strong financial modeling and valuation skills, with experience analyzing complex cash flow structures
- Proven ability to prepare professional-grade presentations and investment materials
- Demonstrated interest in private markets and asset management businesses
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or a related field
- Ability to work independently and as a collaborative member of lean deal teams
Benefits
- 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)
- Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit
- Access to a world-class medical advisory team
- Mental health app offering coaching, therapy, and psychiatry
- Financial wellness benefit with access to a financial advisor
- New parent leave and reproductive and adoption assistance
- Emergency backup care and matching gift program
- Education sponsorship program and more.
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