Private Credit Associate, Immediate -> Summer 2026 --Generalist / Ares

How to Apply: 

Click the 'Apply Now' button on the right-hand side of your screen and write this email to the recruiter: 

"Hey [X], 

I hope all is well. By way of introduction, my name is [X], a current [X] year analyst on the [X Firm, X Group] team. I'm interested in Private Credit opportunities and a friend shared with me an opportunity pipelined by [X headhunter firm] for Ares in LA. 

I'm interested! I attached my resume below for your consideration. Please let me know if there is anything else I can provide. 

Thank you, 

[X]"

Recruiter: Carter Pierce

Firm: Ares 

Ares Direct Lending has grown significantly over the last 20+ years and is now the largest direct lending platform in the U.S. In addition to Ares Capital Corporation (“ARCC”) their public BDC, they have a number of separately managed accounts and commingled funds that brings total AUM for the platform to over $246 billion as of March 31, 2025. 

Ares U.S. Direct Lending has the ability to invest up and down the capital structure from revolving credit facilities to first lien and junior debt investments through to preferred and common equity. This diverse product suite helps enable the Investment Team to execute on wide variety of opportunities and act as a solutions provider to our portfolio companies. The flexible product suite generates a wide funnel of potential investment opportunities and provides clients a one-stop capital solution.

The U.S. Direct Lending team primarily operates out of offices in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles.

About the Role:

• The firm is seeking Associates to join immediately or in Summer 2026   
• Focus on tech, healthcare, and businesses services lending
• Large, established platform with an incredible track record
• Work in LA