Associate Vice President, Portfolio Analytics

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 DescriptionThe Ares Secondaries team specializes in secondary market transactions of private equity, real estate, credit, and infrastructure investments with AUM of approximately $42 billion as of December 31, 2025. The team is currently looking to hire an Associate Vice President – Manager, Portfolio Analytics in our NY location to join our dynamic Finance team of approximately 60 professionals located across our West Hartford, CT, Boston, MA and New York, NY locations. The AVP will engage with key team members, including PE Secondaries Deal Team, Portfolio Management, Capital Markets, Legal, Compliance, Accounting, and Investor Relations. The ideal candidate will possess investment analysis, accounting, or private equity / fund of funds experience with an understanding of fund reporting, basic partnership accounting, and performance metrics. This role will require a dynamic, adaptive, and agile hands-on professional who enjoys a fast-paced, rapidly growing environment.Primary functions and essential responsibilitiesSpecific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Supervise and develop analysts and associates, while providing ongoing training and feedbackWork with investment professionals to assist in deal closings and allocations across funds, as well as support ongoing portfolio constructionPerform detailed review of quarterly investment report valuations, including diversification metrics as well as valuation gains and lossesPrepare or review documentation for quarterly investor reports, as well as performance returns at a portfolio and fund level (TWR, IRR, Multiples, etc.)Coordinate investment amendments/consents with investment professionalsParticipate on investment update calls and prepare/review memo summaryReview data utilized by Investor Relations as part of investor presentations and fundraising effortsQualificationsEducation:Minimum of a B.S. degree in Finance, Economics, or AccountingMBA, CFA, or CPA is a plusExperience Required: 7+ years of related financial experience is required, which may include public accounting2+ years of experience working at a Private Fund or Secondaries firm strongly desiredGeneral Requirements:Solid management team skills including staff developmentStrong relationship building skills with internal business clientsAdvanced computer skills including Microsoft Office, eFront Software is a plusDependable, great attitude, highly motivated and a team playerHigh accuracy and detail orientedReporting RelationshipsCompensationThe 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.$140,000 - $180,000The 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.SummaryLocation: New York, NYType: Full time