Associate, Private Equity Secondaries

About the role

As a market leader across GP‑led, LP‑led and preferred equity structured transactions, Ares Secondaries is seeking an Associate to join the Private Equity Secondaries Investment Team in our London office.

• Evaluate investment opportunities through detailed due diligence, industry research, benchmarking, and financial modelling.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis on buyout, growth and other private equity limited partnership interests and underlying companies.
• Prepare and present investment recommendations to committees and the broader investment team.
• Support the investment team in transaction management and monitoring of existing investments.
• Build industry relationships by engaging with fund sponsors, advisors, attending conferences and sponsor meetings.

• 2–4 years of experience in private equity secondaries, investment banking, private equity, or principal investing.
• Strong academic record and demonstrated leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Advanced financial analysis, modelling, and presentation capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and thrive in collaborative, fast‑paced deal teams.

Managing Director, Secondaries

Ares Management LLC (together with its related operating and administrative subsidiaries, “Ares Management”) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, creed, sex, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity and expression, transgender status, genetic information, status as unemployed, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Ares Management will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.