Quantitative Researcher, Private Markets

aresmgmt; New York (NY); On-site; USD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical/Rx

Dental and Vision plans

401(k) with company match

Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA)

HSA with company contribution

Life Insurance (basic & voluntary)

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter benefits

Mental health resources

Education sponsorship

Job summary

Ares Management Corporation is seeking a Principal in the Quantitative Research Group (QRG) to develop models and insights across private market asset classes. You will engage with investment teams and clients to address complex challenges, deepening relationships through rigorous quantitative analysis and portfolio analytics.

The role requires strong Python skills, experience in private markets, and the ability to lead original research while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in alternative investments, private markets, portfolio analytics, investment consulting, asset allocation, quantitative research, investment banking or related field.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey quantitative insights to non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated experience using Python or another structured language and strong proficiency Microsoft Office Products (Excel and PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of private market performance metrics, valuation methodologies, and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop mathematical and statistical models to solve problems in private market investing.
• Engage with clients to address portfolio challenges across asset allocation and risk management.
• Analyze return drivers across private market asset classes and how they interact under different scenarios.
• Participate in original research to generate actionable investment insights across asset classes.
• Partner with investment teams to apply quantitative research to investment decisions.
• Design presentations for internal groups, external investors, and conferences.
• Contribute to development and evaluation of proprietary software tools for assessment of opportunities.

Skills

Python

Quantitative research

Portfolio analytics

Communications

Tools

Excel

Job description

Ares Management Corporation is seeking a Principal in the Quantitative Research Group (QRG) to develop models and insights across private market asset classes. You will engage with investment teams and clients to address complex challenges, deepening relationships through rigorous quantitative analysis and portfolio analytics.

The role requires strong Python skills, experience in private markets, and the ability to lead original research while collaborating with cross-functional teams.