Associate, Secondaries Investment Operations

Ares Management Corporation•New York, NY

1d•$100,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Ares is hiring an Associate, Secondaries Investment Operations to join its Finance team and support the Secondaries team, which specializes in secondary-market transactions involving private equity, real estate, credit, and infrastructure investments. The team had approximately $42 billion in AUM as of December 31, 2025. The role is based in West Hartford, Connecticut, or New York, and works with investment professionals and the Portfolio Analytics team. The ideal candidate has investment analysis, accounting, or private equity/fund-of-funds experience, with a basic understanding of fund reporting, partnership accounting, and performance metrics. The position calls for a hands-on, adaptable professional who is comfortable in a fast-paced, rapidly growing environment. The Associate supports portfolio monitoring and analysis, quarterly investor reporting, performance calculations, investment amendments and consents, and data requests for Investor Relations. The role reports to the Managing Director, Portfolio Analytics. The anticipated base salary range is $100,000–$110,000, and total compensation may include a discretionary performance-based bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
Approximately 2–3 years of experience in investment analysis, accounting, or a related field.
Minimum GPA of 3.4.
Strong record of academic achievement and self-motivation.
Ability to work independently and productively as part of a team.
Strong financial analysis, writing, and presentation skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding of fund reporting, partnership accounting, and performance metrics.
Experience in private equity or fund of funds.

Responsibilities

Work with investment professionals to assist in portfolio monitoring.
Analyze quarterly investment report valuations, including diversification metrics and valuation gains and losses.
Prepare support for quarterly investor reports and calculate portfolio- and fund-level performance returns, including TWR, IRR, and multiples.
Analyze valuation changes and drivers across portfolio investments.
Prepare quarterly investor reports with supporting schedules and documentation.
Process investment amendments and consents with investment professionals.
Provide data to Investor Relations for investor presentations and fundraising efforts.