Associate, Infrastructure Secondaries

underwriting team Conduct quantitative and qualitative due diligence on infrastructure limited partnership interests and their underlying company investments Develop a network of contacts in the infrastructure industry through deal negotiations, due diligence activities and attendance at industry conferences and fund sponsor annual meetings Prepare presentations to investors, firm partner group and counterparties Support deal team in transaction management, including negotiations with sellers and execution of closings Education/Experience Required:2-4 years’ experience in investment banking (Infra, Power & Utilities preferred but not required), Infrastructure, or secondaries principal investing, Infrastructure valuation or restructuring advisory servicesStrong analytical capabilities, financial analysis, writing and presentation skillsAdvanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and financial modelingSuccessful candidates will have a proven track record of leadership skills, and a strong record of academic achievementDetail oriented with the ability to multi-task and work both independently and in a dynamic team environmentStrong verbal and written communication skills, and a professional, polished demeanourSelf-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to handle and thrive with increased independenceDisplays comfort in dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty in dynamic and fast paced environmentDemonstrated ability to research and leverage available resources to accomplish the task at handPossesses good judgement and understanding when to solve issues independently vs. when to escalate to a senior team member Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field helpful but not requiredSecond European language will be considered positivelyReporting RelationshipsThere 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 Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.SummaryLocation: London, UKType: Full time

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 DescriptionSummary:Ares Secondaries Group is one of the most experienced investors in the secondary private market in the alternative asset management industry. The Group provides bespoke and customized liquidity solutions across the private equity, credit, real estate, and infrastructure asset classes. With over 30 years of experience in the market, Ares Secondaries Group focuses on generating attractive risk adjusted