Ares equity analyst role, LA office
Curious if anyone has insights into the LA equity team. Current role was just posted, any info appreciated
Trending Content - Real Estate Forum
| +59 | Active Multifamily Buyers 2026 | 17 | 13m |
| +49 | Time spent in the current cycle | 15 | 2m |
| +19 | Eastdil Secured + Savills Acquisition | 3 | 18h |
| +15 | Interviewing for job I’m lukewarm on | 6 | 6d |
| +12 | Bellwether or Stockbridge - VP of asset management role | 1 | 12h |
| +9 | Private strategic acquisition - homebuilder -> homebuilder - How to model? | 2 | 2d |
| +9 | Summer 2027 NYC/Chicago Leasing Brokerage Recruiting (Cushman, JLL, CBRE, M&M) | 1 | 4d |
| +6 | SitusAMC | 0 | 5d |
| +5 | Housing Bill | 6 | 1d |
| +2 | Interested in NYU Schack MSRE/MSRED | 3 | 2d |
Career Resources
Based on the most helpful WSO content, Ares is considered a top-tier firm with a strong reputation, but the culture in the LA office has been described as challenging. The environment is known for long hours, cutthroat promotion standards, and a focus on process-heavy work, including extensive memo creation and analysis. However, the firm offers excellent pay and significant learning opportunities, as analysts are deeply involved in deal teams, attending management and diligence meetings.
The LA finance community is relatively small, which can limit networking opportunities, but Ares analysts are highly regarded and often have strong exit opportunities. The firm is also known for its active LP co-investment opportunities, which can be a unique aspect of the role.
If you're considering the equity analyst position, be prepared for a rigorous interview process and a demanding work environment, but also know that succeeding at Ares can open doors to many other opportunities in finance.
Sources: —, Los Angeles IB SA Recruiting Mini-Guide, LA PE Firms Rep / Culture - LGP, Ares, Platinum Equity, Marlin Equity, Los Angeles IB, Ranking of PERE 50 firms for Acquisitions Analyst out of UG?
I visited the office once. It was super nice and the nicest gym i’ve ever seen in an office.
bump
Assholes and stuck up people, great place to learn. Not many people stay more than 2 years.
$140k base seems light for those hours.
Officia similique nostrum tempore laborum. Qui perspiciatis voluptatem aut eum dicta sunt corporis. Rem rerum placeat aliquam ad aspernatur.
Voluptas doloremque est architecto blanditiis reprehenderit. Nam sed tempora dolor quidem. Qui et enim vitae in consequuntur sint. Enim cum ut inventore unde. Quia eveniet est accusamus beatae doloribus. Asperiores praesentium voluptate in magni eum in eum.
Qui nisi deserunt voluptatem doloremque nesciunt. Blanditiis atque doloremque quam mollitia quia voluptatem quia. Sed quod sint dolorum hic. Sint quia provident amet doloremque aut vitae et. Corrupti eaque sunt autem. Molestiae nobis numquam ea facere similique debitis.
Distinctio mollitia eaque qui eum nisi voluptatibus porro. Dolor officia aperiam ea dolorum eum animi.
See All Comments - 100% Free
WSO depends on everyone being able to pitch in when they know something. Unlock with your email and get bonus: 6 financial modeling lessons free ($199 value)
or Unlock with your social account...