Vice President, GP Stakes, Secondaries
About The Position
This Vice President will join a specialized team within Ares Secondaries focused on minority equity investments in alternative asset managers (GP Stakes). The strategy targets long-duration, strategic partnerships with leading sponsors, providing access to management company economics and supporting platform growth. The VP will play a leadership role in sourcing, underwriting, and executing investments, while also contributing to portfolio development and strategic initiatives. Ares Secondaries has been a pioneer in the global secondary markets for over 30 years, investing across private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and credit. With more than 150 professionals across six offices, our platform is built on deep relationships and differentiated sourcing capabilities.
Requirements
- 6-8 years of experience in GP Stakes, investment banking, private equity, or secondaries investing
- Proven track record in sourcing and executing complex private market investments
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities
- Sophisticated financial modeling and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with experience preparing IC-level materials
- Deep understanding of private markets, asset management businesses, and GP economics
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or other advanced degree is a positive
Responsibilities
- Lead underwriting and valuation of GP investment opportunities, including development of detailed financial models and scenario analyses
- Drive full lifecycle deal execution: due diligence, structuring, documentation, and closing
- Prepare and present investment committee materials and recommendations
- Source new investment opportunities through sponsor relationships, advisors, and market networks
- Oversee junior team members in analysis, modeling, and presentation development
- Engage with portfolio companies to support strategic initiatives and monitor performance
- Collaborate with internal teams across capital formation, fund development, and portfolio management
- Contribute to thought leadership and market positioning of Ares’ GP Stakes strategy
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
