Entry Level Private Equity Jobs
New grad private equity jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship record or finance coursework can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Investment & Asset Management, Insurance, and Accounting & Auditing, with employers like Ares Management, HCVT, and MetLife hiring at this level now.
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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
Ares Secondaries has pioneered and innovated within secondary markets across three decades and a range of alternative asset classes, including private equity, real estate, infrastructure and credit. Over the course of our 30-year history in this space, we have invested across thousands of partnership interests, driving highly differentiated and proprietary transactions through our deeply established relationships with institutional investors, fund sponsors, and market advisors. Today, Ares Secondaries has more than 150 professionals across six offices in New York, Boston, Dallas, London, Hong Kong, and West Hartford, Connecticut. Ares Secondaries is a market leader across GP-led, LP-led and preferred equity structured transactions.
As the team continues to grow, the firm is currently looking to hire an Associate to join our Private Equity Secondaries Investment Team in our New York office.
Key Responsibilities:
Evaluate investment opportunities through detailed due diligence, industry research, benchmarking, and financial modelling
Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis on buyout, growth and other private equity limited partnership interests and underlying companies
Prepare and present investment recommendations to committees and broader investment team
Support the investment team in transaction management and monitoring of existing investments
Build industry relationships by engaging with fund sponsors, advisors, and attending conferences and sponsor meetings
Education/Experience Required:
1–3 years of experience in private equity secondaries, investment banking, private equity, or principal investing
Strong academic record, demonstrated leadership skills, excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Advanced financial analysis, modelling, and presentation capabilities
Ability to work independently and thrive in collaborative, fast-paced deal teams
Reporting Relationships
Partner, SecondariesCompensation
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.
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.
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
Ares Secondaries has pioneered and innovated within secondary markets across three decades and a range of alternative asset classes, including private equity, real estate, infrastructure and credit. Over the course of our 30-year history in this space, we have invested across thousands of partnership interests, driving highly differentiated and proprietary transactions through our deeply established relationships with institutional investors, fund sponsors, and market advisors. Today, Ares Secondaries has more than 150 professionals across six offices in New York, Boston, Dallas, London, Hong Kong, and West Hartford, Connecticut. Ares Secondaries is a market leader across GP-led, LP-led and preferred equity structured transactions.
As the team continues to grow, the firm is currently looking to hire an Associate to join our Private Equity Secondaries Investment Team in our New York office.
Key Responsibilities:
Evaluate investment opportunities through detailed due diligence, industry research, benchmarking, and financial modelling
Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis on buyout, growth and other private equity limited partnership interests and underlying companies
Prepare and present investment recommendations to committees and broader investment team
Support the investment team in transaction management and monitoring of existing investments
Build industry relationships by engaging with fund sponsors, advisors, and attending conferences and sponsor meetings
Education/Experience Required:
1–3 years of experience in private equity secondaries, investment banking, private equity, or principal investing
Strong academic record, demonstrated leadership skills, excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Advanced financial analysis, modelling, and presentation capabilities
Ability to work independently and thrive in collaborative, fast-paced deal teams
Reporting Relationships
Partner, SecondariesCompensation
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.
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.
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Entry Level Private Equity Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level private equity job?
Start by building a foundation in financial modeling, valuation, and deal analysis through coursework, internships, or analyst programs at investment banks or consulting firms. Employers at this level look for candidates who can demonstrate analytical rigor, attention to detail, and an understanding of how funds evaluate portfolio companies. Networking with professionals at target firms and tailoring your resume to show relevant project or internship work gives you a meaningful edge.
Which companies hire entry level private equitys?
Companies hiring entry level private equitys right now include Ares Management, HCVT, and MetLife, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a mix of middle-market buyout firms, growth equity shops, and financial services firms that run structured analyst programs designed for early-career candidates.
Are there remote entry level private equity jobs?
Yes, though on-site roles still dominate at this level. About 44% of entry level private equity openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting the hands-on, team-based nature of deal work. Remote and hybrid opportunities are more common at larger firms with established distributed teams or in roles focused on research and portfolio monitoring rather than active deal execution.
Are these new grad private equity jobs?
Yes, many of the listings here are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome candidates with zero to two years of experience, including internships or relevant academic projects. A new grad private equity posting typically signals openness to recent graduates by listing undergraduate degrees as qualifying, accepting internship experience in lieu of full-time history, or running a formal analyst class each year.
Which industries hire the most entry level private equitys?
Entry Level private equity roles concentrate in Investment & Asset Management, Insurance, and Accounting & Auditing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they generate consistent deal flow and investment activity, creating ongoing demand for junior analysts who can support due diligence, financial modeling, and portfolio monitoring work.