Vice President, GP Stakes, Secondaries

Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry. Job Description Position Summary 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. Primary Functions and Essential 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 Qualifications 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 Reporting Relationships Head of Private Equity Secondaries Compensation The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus. Note, the range takes into account a broad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role. $210,000.00 - $225,000.00 The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings. Ares U.S. Core Benefits include 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), and Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit. Ares offers a number of additional benefits including 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, and much more. There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active. 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 provide flexible capital to support businesses and create value for our stakeholders and within our communities. By collaborating across our investment groups, we aim to generate consistent and attractive investment returns throughout market cycles. As of March 31, 2025, Ares Management's global platform had approximately $546 billion of assets under management(1) with more than 4,100 employees operating across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. For more information, please visit www.aresmgmt.com. Ares Management LLC (together with its related operating and administrative subsidiaries, “Ares Management”) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, creed, sex, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity and expression, transgender status, genetic information, status as unemployed, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Ares Management will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. (1) As of March 31, 2025. AUM amounts include funds managed by Ivy Hill Asset Management, LP., a wholly owned portfolio company of Ares Capital Corporation and registered investment adviser.

Salary : $210,000 - $225,000