Associate, Private Equity Secondaries

Ares Management Corporation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading alternative asset management firm is seeking an Associate in its Private Equity Secondaries Investment Team in London. The role involves evaluating investment opportunities through detailed due diligence and financial modelling, as well as preparing investment recommendations for committees. Ideal candidates will have 2–4 years of experience in private equity or investment banking, strong analytical and communication skills, and a proven ability to work independently in fast-paced environments. The firm fosters collaboration and supports professional growth.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in private equity secondaries, investment banking, private equity, or principal investing.
• Advanced financial analysis, modelling, and presentation capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and in collaborative deal teams.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate investment opportunities through detailed due diligence and financial modelling.
• Prepare and present investment recommendations to committees.
• Support the investment team in transaction management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Education

2–4 years in private equity or investment banking

Strong academic record

Job description

Description

Summary

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. Over the course of our 30-year history in this space, we have invested across thousands of partnership interests, driving highly differentiated and proprietary transactions through our deeply established relationships with institutional investors, fund sponsors, and market advisors. Today, Ares Secondaries has more than 150 professionals across six offices in New York, Boston, Dallas, London, Hong Kong, and West Hartford, Connecticut. Ares Secondaries is a market leader across GP-led, LP-led and preferred equity structured transactions.

As the team continues to grow, the firm is currently looking to hire an Associate to join our Private Equity Secondaries Investment Team in our London office.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 broader investment team
• Support the investment team in transaction management and monitoring of existing investments
• Build industry relationships by engaging with fund sponsors, advisors, and attending conferences and sponsor meetings

Education/Experience Required

• 2–4 years of experience in private equity secondaries, investment banking, private equity, or principal investing
• Strong academic record, 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

Reporting Relationships

Managing Director, Secondaries

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.