2027 Summer Intern

Ares Operations • Boston, NY

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About The Position

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 2027 Summer Internship Program Application Application Closes Friday, January 16th, 2026 Eligibility and Responsibilities Ares is currently searching for self-motivated, detail-oriented, astute individuals to join our summer intern program. We seek individuals with intellectual curiosity, a growth mindset, critical thinking skills, initiative, and financial acumen. Below are the criteria we consider:

Requirements

• Anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and August 2028
• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student, ideally majoring in field related to Finance, Business Administration, or Economics
• Have a track record of academic excellence and participation in campus activities
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Novice to intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and proven ability to multi-task
• Initiative and a strong entrepreneurial mindset
• The ability to research solutions and be a problem solver
• Looking to complete a 10-week summer internship

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of finance and accounting is a plus but not required. We are primarily looking for general aptitude and willingness to learn

Responsibilities

• Understanding and executing the due diligence process
• Collaborating with other members of the deal teams
• Designing, building and updating integrated financial models using Excel and other tools
• Developing and providing investment recommendations and preparing investment committee memos
• Understanding industry research, trends and drivers
• Conducting market research for investment opportunities in the pipeline
• Interfacing with portfolio companies, management teams, third party diligence providers, and other external partners
• Fund-level management and reporting
• Supporting deal teams with structuring, underwriting and closing equity and debt investments across diverse industries
• Business group specific tasks

Benefits

• Ares provides interns with paid holidays in accordance with the firm’s holiday calendar.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees