2027 Summer Intern

Ares Operations•Atlanta, NY

About The Position

Ares is currently searching for self-motivated, detail-oriented, astute individuals to join our summer internship program. We seek individuals with intellectual curiosity, a growth mindset, critical thinking skills, initiative, and financial acumen. The program is designed to offer exposure to various departments within Ares Wealth Management Solutions (AWMS), including sales & distribution, product management, marketing & research, private wealth partnerships, 1031 exchange, and global strategy. Interns will have the chance to work with multiple teams through in-depth rotations, gaining hands-on experience with the daily operations and activities of each group. Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) is a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across the credit, real estate, private equity and infrastructure asset classes. We seek to advance our stakeholders’ long-term goals by providing flexible capital that supports businesses and creates value for our investors and within our communities. By collaborating across our investment groups, we aim to generate consistent and attractive investment returns throughout market cycles. As of June 30, 2026, Ares Management Corporation’s global platform had nearly $671 billion of assets under management, with operations across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East.

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
Managing Salesforce data
Preparing customized materials for fundraising roadshows and meetings
Tracking investor activity and preferences
Conducting market and competitor research to identify key prospects
Assisting with performance reporting through weekly summaries and campaign trackers
Organizing team workflows by ensuring timely completion of deliverables and maintaining records of client interactions and meetings
Preparing regional meeting materials, distributing notes, and contributing to ad hoc projects across the team
Providing project management support
Collaborating with Relationship and Product Management teams to streamline processes across departments like Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Investments
Conducting fund-level analyses to generate actionable insights
Contributing to key projects by drafting presentations and supporting leadership requests
Assisting with investor communications
Preparing presentations
Conducting market and competitor analysis to inform strategic decisions
Contributing to fundraising efforts
Supporting new business development initiatives
Managing transactional data for third-party providers
Collaborating closely with internal teams, including portfolio management, legal, compliance, and marketing—to ensure seamless information flow and strong cross-functional relationships
Streamlining data processes and maintaining consistency across all investor-facing materials
Evaluating pipeline investments
Conducting portfolio analysis and reporting
Performing ad hoc research for limited partners
Engaging in special analytics projects and quarterly valuations
Applying proprietary software tools to monitor portfolio company performance
Completing a capstone project, developed in collaboration with their manager and presented to the broader investment team
Interacting with key functions across the firm—including deal origination, corporate debt underwriting, investor relations, accounting, finance, performance, and restructuring, building a comprehensive view of Ares’ investment operations