Ares Management · 3 months ago
Associate, GP Stakes, Secondaries
Ares Management is a leading investment firm focused on alternative asset management. The Associate will join a dedicated team within Ares Secondaries to evaluate minority equity investments and support deal execution while collaborating with various teams in a fast-growing vertical.
Asset ManagementBusiness DevelopmentCreditFinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
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
Qualification
Required
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
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.
Company
Ares Management
Ares Management is an alternative asset manager focusing on credit, private equity, and real estate.
H1B Sponsorship
Ares Management has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (7)
2023 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.4B2025-10-29Post Ipo Equity· $1.5B
2025-01-09Post Ipo Equity· $2.3B
2024-10-09Post Ipo Debt· $750M
Leadership Team
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