Analyst, Secondaries

aresmgmt; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Ares Asia is seeking an Analyst, Secondaries in Hong Kong to support underwriting and execution of real estate secondary investments across Asia. You will join a lean team of experienced professionals with exposure to live transactions and investment committee processes.

We focus on GP-led and LP-led opportunities, combining rigorous diligence with a partnership mindset to deliver capital solutions. Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills are essential, and English fluency is required with Japanese a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Support underwrite and execution of GP-led and LP-led real estate secondary acquisitions; build data-driven analyses and financial models.
• Coordinate pre- and post-offer diligence and track data requests and memos.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external advisors on documentation, negotiation, and closing.
• Origination through market mapping, outreach materials, and seller presentations.
• Assist portfolio monitoring and asset management by reviewing reports and tracking performance.
• Represent the firm at GP annual meetings and industry conferences; participate in site visits as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Intellectual curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

Ares Asia is hiring an Analyst, Secondaries in Hong Kong to support the underwriting and execution of real estate secondaries investments across Asia. You will join a lean, motivated team of experienced investment professionals and gain direct exposure to live transactions and investment committee processes. We focus on GP-led and LP-led real estate opportunities, applying a fundamental, analytically driven investment approach that pairs rigorous diligence with a partnership-oriented mindset to deliver capital solutions.

Primary Functions and Essential Responsibilities

• Support the underwrite and execution of GP-led and LP-led real estate secondary acquisitions, including:
  • Build data-driven analyses and financial models; translate findings into clear investment recommendations
  • Coordinate pre- and post-offer diligence, including data requests, Q&A tracking, and investment memo support
  • Partner with internal stakeholders and external advisors on documentation, negotiation, and closing
• Contribute to origination through market mapping, outreach materials, and seller presentations
• Assist with portfolio monitoring and asset management by reviewing reporting packages and tracking performance
• Represent the firm at GP annual meetings and industry conferences, and participate in site visits independently as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in one or more of: real estate investing, real estate private equity, investment banking, secondaries, or co-investment/fund investing
• Strong academic credentials
• Working knowledge of real estate investments across asset classes and private market investment processes
• Driven and proactive, with the urgency and discipline to deliver results
• Able to manage multiple workstreams, prioritize effectively, and deliver with close attention to detail
• Intellectually curious and an attentive listener, with thoughtful judgment and rigor in pursuing the right answer
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); Japanese language skills are an advantage