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New York, New York, United States
Onsite
Firm Overview:
Ariel Alternatives is a growth-oriented private equity firm focused on acquiring high-quality businesses within strong, growing markets – built on a four-decade-old foundation as the private equity arm of Ariel Investments. The fund is highly differentiated within the private equity landscape, with the majority of LPs consisting of Fortune 500 companies who are invested in the success of the portfolio. These partners bring deep industry knowledge that helps build conviction during diligence and often become major customers after deals close.
The fund is currently investing out of its inaugural $1.45 billion fund, which has significant remaining dry powder available to invest. The firm targets majority control investments in high-quality B2B services businesses with EBITDA of up to $50 million across sectors benefiting from strong secular tailwinds (e.g., energy / utilities, industrials, business services, technology services). The team is lean, with significant opportunity for new associates to scale quickly in a highly entrepreneurial environment, take ownership and make an impact.
For more information, please visit https://www.arielalternatives.com/.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated Pre-MBA Associate to support all aspects of the private equity investment process. Responsibilities include supporting the team with executing new platform deals and add-on acquisitions, structuring and implementing value creation strategies and developing new investment thesis areas.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate intellectual curiosity, strong analytical skills, a desire to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and have 2+ years of investment banking or private equity experience. We are a growing team that offers significant opportunity for career progression, with each new hire playing a pivotal role in shaping our culture. The firm maintains an inclusive and collaborative environment with a strong commitment to mentorship.
This position is based in our New York City office.
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Compensation
The base salary range for this role is $135,000 - $135,000 + Bonus
Compliance:
Ariel employees, including the incumbent(s) in this position, are required to: (1) read and strictly adhere to all compliance policies and procedures of the various Ariel entities, as applicable; and (2) work together with their colleagues, including the CCO, to resolve compliance issues.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Diversity:
Ariel celebrates diversity and practices inclusion as a way to get work done – it’s in our DNA. As an equal opportunity employer, employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, parental status (including pregnancy), disability, perceived disability, veteran status, status of military discharge, or any other basis under federal, state, or local law. Ariel prohibits discrimination against an applicant or employee because of their actual or perceived protected characteristic(s), and is committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a diverse group of talented applicants, and to providing employees with a workplace free from discrimination and/or harassment.
Equal employment opportunity takes place in all employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, and termination. The firm seeks to uphold an inclusive culture where diversity is recognized and valued. As such, Ariel provides employees a robust benefits package that includes:
Lastly, all employees have access to Ariel-sponsored educational, training, and recreational activities.