2027 Summer Intern at Ares Management in New York, NY

Summary: Ares Management is a leading global alternative investment manager committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment. They are seeking self-motivated and detail-oriented individuals for their summer internship program, where interns will engage in financial modeling, market research, and support deal teams across various business groups. Responsibilities: - Understanding and executing the due diligence process - Collaborating with other members of the deal teams - Designing, building and updating integrated financial models using Excel and other tools - Developing and providing investment recommendations and preparing investment committee memos - Understanding industry research, trends and drivers - Conducting market research for investment opportunities in the pipeline - Interfacing with portfolio companies, management teams, third party diligence providers, and other external partners - Fund-level management and reporting - Supporting deal teams with structuring, underwriting and closing equity and debt investments across diverse industries - Business group specific tasks Required Qualifications: - Anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and August 2028 - Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student, ideally majoring in field related to Finance, Business Administration, or Economics - Have a track record of academic excellence and participation in campus activities - Superior oral and written communication skills - Novice to intermediate Microsoft Excel skills - Exceptional attention to detail and proven ability to multi-task - Initiative and a strong entrepreneurial mindset - The ability to research solutions and be a problem solver - Looking to complete a 10-week summer internship Preferred Qualifications: - Knowledge of finance and accounting is a plus but not required Required Skills: Financial acumen, Microsoft Excel Important Skills: Oral communication, Written communication, Critical thinking Nice-to-Have Skills: Entrepreneurial mindset, Attention to detail, Problem solving, Initiative Internship Start Date: Start in 2027 Summer Benefits: Paid holidays in accordance with the firm’s holiday calendar