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

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, finance, or another pre-professional field, or a discipline with exposure to Real Estate/ Infrastructure and Secondaries.
• Strong academic background with demonstrated interest in Real Estate, Secondaries, private markets, or alternative investments.

Experience Required:  

• 6-10 years of experience in Real Estate Secondaries, Real Estate Private Equity, Investment Banking, Transaction Advisory, Valuation, Asset Management, or related investment roles.
• Strong experience in financial modeling, underwriting, valuation, due diligence, and portfolio analysis.
• Proven ability to independently manage complex workstreams and review junior team deliverables.
• Experience collaborating with investment professionals and managing stakeholder expectations.
• Exposure to LP-led and GP-led secondary transactions is preferred.
• Experience with Power BI, VBA, Python, SQL, AI tools, or process automation is a plus.

General Requirements:

• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills.
• Solid understanding of real estate investing, private markets, and secondary transactions.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Proficiency in leveraging technology and automation to drive efficiency.

Reporting Relationships

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 Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.