Associate, Private Equity
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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
- 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
- Bachelor's degree from a leading university
- Exceptional academic record
Responsibilities
- 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
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)
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
