Analyst, Secondaries

Ares Asia is hiring an Analyst, Secondaries in Hong Kong to support the underwriting and execution of real estate secondaries investments across Asia. The role joins a lean team of experienced investment professionals with direct exposure to live transactions and investment committee processes.

The team focuses on GP-led and LP-led real estate opportunities, applying a fundamental, analytically driven investment approach that pairs rigorous diligence with a partnership-oriented mindset to deliver capital solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

- Support the underwrite and execution of GP-led and LP-led real estate secondary acquisitions

- Build data-driven analyses and financial models; translate findings into clear investment recommendations

- Coordinate pre- and post-offer diligence, including data requests, Q&A tracking, and investment memo support

- Partner with internal stakeholders and external advisors on documentation, negotiation, and closing

- Contribute to origination through market mapping, outreach materials, and seller presentations

- Assist with portfolio monitoring and asset management by reviewing reporting packages and tracking performance

- Represent the firm at GP annual meetings and industry conferences, and participate in site visits

Qualifications:

- Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree

- Minimum of 2 years of experience in real estate investing, real estate private equity, investment banking, secondaries, or co-investment/fund investing

- Strong academic credentials

- Working knowledge of real estate investments across asset classes and private market investment processes

- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills

- Fluent in English (written and spoken); Japanese language skills are an advantage

Reporting to: Managing Director, Secondaries