Associate, Private Equity

Ares Management Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

FSA

HSA with company contribution

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter benefits

Mental health app

Wellbeing app

Education sponsorship

New parent leave

Reproductive/adoption assistance

Matching gift program

Job summary

Ares Management Corporation in Los Angeles seeks a Partner-track Private Equity professional with 3–5 years of private equity experience to lead deal execution and guide growth initiatives across portfolio companies.

The role emphasizes rigorous financial analysis, strong modeling and valuation skills, and collaboration with senior management. Travel and flexibility are to support deal flow and operations.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of total relevant work experience with 1–3 years in private equity.
• Strong financial statement analysis, modeling and valuation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Ability to work from the Los Angeles office 4 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Lead/quartet an entire deal process over the next 1-2 years.
• Lead diligence discussions with the investment committee.
• Develop detailed diligence plans and drive efficient execution.
• Interpret credit agreements, legal agreements and other transaction documents.
• Partner with portfolio company management to drive growth initiatives.
• Mentor junior Associates and Analysts and assist with recruitment.

Skills

Financial statement analysis

Financial modeling

Valuation

Education

Bachelor's degree from a leading university

Exceptional academic record

Job description

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 About Ares Private Equity

Ares Private Equity flagship corporate opportunities strategy pursues investments in growth-oriented middle market companies in North America and Europe. Our senior investment professionals average over 22 years of experience investing in, advising, underwriting, and restructuring leveraged companies. We seek to invest in high-quality middle market companies in our core industries - Healthcare, Services, Industrials and Consumer - where we can utilize our extensive growth-oriented investing experience, proprietary Value Creation System, and our ability to flex into distressed to seek to generate consistent returns across market environments.

Primary Functions & Essential Responsibilities

We are looking for a self-motivated individual with a strong interest in investing in a wide variety of industries and transaction structures. This is a Partner-track role that requires 2+ years of prior private equity experience, and the expectation is for strong performers to grow into a leadership seat over time.

• Experienced investment professional on track to quarterback an entire deal process over the next 1-2 years
• Lead diligence discussions with the Private Equity group’s investment committee
• Develop detailed diligence plans and drive efficient execution
• Interpret credit agreements, legal agreements and other transaction documentation
• Partner closely with portfolio company management teams to drive growth initiatives
• Provide ongoing mentorship to more junior Associates and Analysts within the Private Equity group and assist with recruitment efforts

Experience Required

Prospective candidates should have 3-5 years of total relevant work experience and 1-3 years of private equity experience specifically

• Exceptional financial statement analysis, financial modeling, and valuation skills

General Requirements

• Well-rounded interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well in an entrepreneurial environment with limited supervision and handle multiple projects.
• Strong work ethic and communication capabilities
• Maturity to interact with management teams
• Impeccable integrity and trustworthiness
• Ability to work from the Los Angeles (Century City) office 4 days a week

Education

• Bachelor's degree from a leading university
• Exceptional academic record

Reporting Relationships

Partner, Head of Private Equity

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus. Note, the range takes into account a broad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role.

$140,000.00 - $185,000.00

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), and 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

About Ares Management Corporation

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) is a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across the credit, real estate, private equity and infrastructure asset classes. We seek to provide flexible capital to support businesses and create value for our stakeholders and within our communities. By collaborating across our investment groups, we aim to generate consistent and attractive investment returns throughout market cycles. As of June 30, 2026, Ares Management's global platform had approximately $671billion of assets under management(1) with more than 4,400 employees operating across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. For more information, please visit www.aresmgmt.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. (1) As of June 30, 2026. AUM amounts include funds managed by Ivy Hill Asset Management, LP., a wholly owned portfolio company of Ares Capital Corporation and registered investment adviser.