Ares Corporation

Associate, GP Stakes, Secondaries

New York, NY

Sponsorship not specified$130k-$175kDetected 39 days ago

Financial ModelingValuationResearchMentoringPublic Speaking

About the role

This Associate will join a dedicated team within Ares Secondaries focused on minority equity investments in alternative asset managers (GP Stakes), a strategy that aligns long-term capital with high-performing sponsors.
The role offers exposure to differentiated transactions, strategic portfolio development, and the opportunity to work alongside seasoned investors in a fast-growing vertical.
Ares Secondaries has pioneered and innovated within secondary markets across three decades and a range of alternative asset classes, including private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and credit.

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
Collaborate with capital formation, fund development, and portfolio management teams

2-4 years of experience in GP Stakes, investment banking, private equity, or secondaries investing
Proven ability to prepare professional-grade presentations and investment materials
Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related field
Ability to work independently and as a collaborative member of lean deal teams

Over the last 20 years, Ares' success has been driven by our people and our culture.
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.

Evaluate new GP investment opportunities by conducting due diligence, industry research, and sponsor interviews

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