Senior Associate/Vice President, Credit Secondaries

Senior Associate / Vice President, Credit Secondaries at Ares Management

Ares Secondaries Group is one of the most experienced investors in acquiring secondary private fund ownership stakes in the alternative asset management industry. The Group provides liquidity solutions across private equity, credit, real estate, and infrastructure asset classes, with over 30 years of experience. In January 2026, the Credit Secondaries platform announced a fundraise of ~$7.1 billion to invest in predominantly senior secured credit portfolios.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead transaction teams throughout the full investment process, managing junior team members

- Conduct qualitative and quantitative asset-level credit analysis, data synthesis, and trend summaries

- Model complex LP and GP-led transactions; analyze macro trends overlaid on diversified credit portfolios

- Develop a network in the credit secondaries industry through deal negotiations and industry conferences

- Represent the firm at marketing meetings, diligence sessions, investor meetings, and conferences

- Organize all due diligence materials and develop investment theses

About Ares Secondaries Group:

The Group focuses on generating attractive risk-adjusted returns through leading industry analytics, robust deal origination, underwriting, and portfolio management. The Credit Secondaries platform was launched in 2023 and has grown rapidly.

Location: New York, NY | Full-time