Associate, Private Equity Secondaries

Full Timejunior

New York, NY$130k – $175kPosted 7 days ago

Role Overview

Ares Management is hiring a entry-level Associate, Private Equity Secondaries. This is a full-time role in New York. posted last week. The posted range is $130k to $175k. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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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

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 New York 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

Partner, Secondaries

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.

$130,000.00 - $175,000.00

The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings. Ares U.S. Core Benefits include 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.

Ares offers a number of additional benefits including 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.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Associate, Private Equity Secondaries position at Ares Management?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Ares Management. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.

Where is the Associate, Private Equity Secondaries position at Ares Management located?

This position is based in New York. Ares Management has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

How much does the Associate, Private Equity Secondaries role at Ares Management pay?

Ares Management has posted a compensation range of $130k to $175k for this position. Final offers typically vary based on candidate experience, location, and internal salary bands.

When was the Associate, Private Equity Secondaries role at Ares Management posted?

This role was posted on July 11, 2026 (7 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

Is the Associate, Private Equity Secondaries role at Ares Management entry-level?

Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements Ares Management has listed.