2027 Summer Intern - Global Client Solutions: Relationship Management

2027 Summer Internship Program Application

Application Closes Sunday, March 8th, 2026

Eligibility and Responsibilities

Ares is currently searching for self-motivated, detail-oriented, astute individuals to join our summer internship program. We seek individuals with intellectual curiosity, a growth mindset, critical thinking skills, initiative, and financial acumen. Below are the criteria we consider:

• 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
• Knowledge of finance and accounting is a plus but not required. We are primarily looking for general aptitude and willingness to learn
• 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

Responsibilities can include:

• 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

Participating Groups and Locations

PLEASE NOTE: You can only interview and end up interning with one of our business groups that participate in the summer intern program. As part of the application, we’ll ask for your business group preference as well as your location preference. Please make sure to select Commercial Finance as your business group preference.

Global Client Solutions

Relationship Management (Chicago, Los Angeles, New York)

Ares is seeking an intern to support the Americas Relationship Management team in marketing the firm’s investment strategies to institutional investors. The role involves managing Salesforce data, preparing customized materials for fundraising roadshows and meetings, and tracking investor activity and preferences. Interns will conduct market and competitor research to identify key prospects and assist with performance reporting through weekly summaries and campaign trackers. They will help organize team workflows by ensuring timely completion of deliverables and maintaining records of client interactions and meetings. Additional responsibilities include preparing regional meeting materials, distributing notes, and contributing to ad hoc projects across the team.

Ares Firm Overview

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 advance our stakeholders’ long-term goals by providing flexible capital that supports businesses and creates value for our investors and within our communities. By collaborating across our investment groups, we aim to generate consistent and attractive investment returns throughout market cycles. As of December 31, 2025, Ares Management Corporation’s global platform had nearly $623 billion of assets under management, with operations across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East.