During my superday (doing private credit/direct lending) for Ares I got feedback and they basically told me that what differentiated me was having multiple credit pitches ready to go, and I went straight to talking about them - like they even changed the interview questions for me and basically they were super impressed, as I spoke quickly and rapid-fire on the many ideas that I had.

I also made clear that I had an extreme passion for finance, that I thought about potential investments every day, and that was what clearly differentiated me from the other candidates. Basically, stressing the fact that finance and credit were my main passions by far.

 

I did mine recently. it was basic basic accounting technicals. nothing on LBOs so dont sweat too much on this

 

Usually holds 5-6 spots. 1 for each fund/industry vertical. 4 for ACOF (it has four verticals), 1 ASOF, 1 Energy. They’re 6 this summer, hope that helps.

 

Nope. They usually hire as many summers as they have spots for FT (so this year presumably 6 FT spots). I believe FT recruiting only occurs when they have an opening from one of the summers

 

Any idea on what the second round for PE LA consists of? What type of case study is it? Is it an LBO case study or more of a consulting type question? Is it through video or just over the phone?

 

Do you guys have any idea if these summer analyst offers translate to full-time oppurtunities? Or is it like apollo where they don't intend to convert any interns into full time at all.

 

Ares converts, rate isn’t as high as IB though. You also get free housing too, which is great.

 

I can’t speak to other groups, but idk what all this information is about low conversion rates. Last summer (2019) all four PE interns received returns and accepted for FT...

 

Has HR gotten back to anyone about their credit superday schedule (with time and zoom links) yet?

 

I think since there seems to be multiple people in the same boat we shouldn't worry

 

yes according to the email second rounds are this Monday - Wednesday and superdays will be later this week or earlier next week

 

Anyone know if ares Pe recruits in two waves? If you’re not in the process now, are u screwed? Or is there another chance

 

Did anyone finish their super day yesterday or today? If yes, can you please provide any guidance on how to best prepare for the case? (at a high level of course)

 

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