Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.

Job Description

This is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced, highly dynamic Human Resources team that is constantly innovating and striving to positively impact the people of Ares.

Reporting relationships

Reports to: Recruiting Operations Lead

Primary functions and essential responsibilities

Candidate Management & Tracking:

• Schedule and coordinate all logistics of an onsite, phone, and virtual interview across multiple time zones and locations including complex scheduling and meeting room booking. 

• Develop strong partnerships with Ares’ recruiting and hiring teams, candidates and third-party vendors to understand positions and team needs while maintaining clear and timely communication.

• Coordinate candidate travel and manage the candidate expense reimbursement process.

• Meet, greet and guide candidates during onsite interviews, ensuring a positive candidate experience.

• Collect feedback from interviewers and consolidate it for evaluation and decision making.

• Evaluate and recommend process improvement opportunities to streamline and enhance our candidate experience and scheduling efficiency.

• Assist in the creation of training/workflow documentation for recruiting tools and processes.

• Maintain applicant tracking system (Workday) to track applicant progress and provide requested reports to Talent Acquisition Partners and business leaders.

• Assist with creating and distributing offer letters, assigning background checks, and ensuring all necessary documents are collected and filed appropriately.

• Assist with managing the TA mailbox including timely follow-up to hiring managers and candidates.

• Act as a subject matter expert, sharing best practices with the team and how to use the internal and external resources available.

Recruitment Reporting & Projects

• Prepare functional reports for Hiring Manager calls.

• Generation of weekly, monthly, quarterly and ad-hoc reports as required; assistance with analyzing such reports for trends/insights.

• Ability to manage large volume of data from various sources and structure them into meaningful reports.

• Assist the Talent Operations Team with special projects as needed

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree required (Any specialization)

Experience Required: 

• Minimum 3 years of work experience as an administrator or coordinator, preferably within Recruitment

• Prior experience with Workday preferred

General Requirements:  

• Strong attention to detail, highly organized and process-driven

• Excellent client service orientation/stakeholder management

• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and assist with whatever is needed

• Ability to maintain confidential information in compliance with HR & Firm policies

• Excellent communication skills and a strong team orientation

• A demonstrated ability to research and leverage available resources to accomplish the task at hand

• A self-starter with excellent multi-tasking capabilities

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Compensation

$65,000-$75,000

There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.

Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.

Job Description

The Ares team is seeking a Human Resources Project Manager to manage major initiatives for the Human Resources organization. This position will report directly to the Head of the HR PMO.  The individual in this role will play a critical function in supporting a project management strategy and approach across the HR organization.  This role will also manage a series of cross-functional projects for the HR department, as well as representing HR in broader engagements for the organization. The ideal candidate for this role will be flexible yet structured and will have a demonstrated track record of effective project management.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Partner with the Head of the HR PMO and the HR Leadership team by providing project management and execution support to achieve the desired goals.
• Coordinate and collaborate with HR team members across multiple locations to plan and implement initiatives and projects of all sizes.
• Develop detailed project plans from the ground up using SmartSheet, MS Project, Excel or other project planning software.
• Develop project tools, including, weekly status reports, intake form, project charter, leadership briefings, etc. and define optimal approach to collect and share this information.
• Project manage internal critical initiatives such as mergers & acquisitions and new office location openings.
• Manage HR projects, applying proven project management processes to ensure successful outcomes. This includes managing and documenting resource allocation, budget, tracking of project status, timeline, risks, dependencies, issues, and communication of project updates to senior stakeholders across the firm.
• Support projects and key HR stakeholders by conducting analysis, assessing risk, determining cost benefit, identifying cross-project impact and dependencies, proposing solutions / options, developing presentations, coordinating and facilitating meetings, working sessions and workshops.
• Support annual Program and Project management planning.
• Ensure allocation of resources in accordance to priority; track and provide full transparency on actions, budgets, and results.
• Advise and participate in change management plans and execution.
• Align to HR PMO governance, structure, tools and templates, and further HR PMO maturity by contributing ideas and continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: 

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Master’s Degree preferred 

Experience Required:  

• 7+ years’ experience in a role with a focus on program/project management and HR
• Proven experience leading large-scale HR projects at a global organization from inception through implementation
• Previous consulting experience preferred
• PMP and / or HR certification is preferred
• Strong MS Project and/or Smartsheet abilities preferred
• Experience providing updates to senior leaders, including C-suite executives
• Experience building and generating project tools and roadmaps
• Current industry leading practice expertise regarding project management and HR
• Must be an excellent communicator (oral and written)
• Ability to engage and contribute to a highly collaborative working environment with both functional and technical team members
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

General Requirements: 

• Ability to work independently within a dynamic, fast-paced environment, managing multiple assignments (with a hands-on approach) in a deadline driven role
• Skills in collaborating with teams in remote locations to ensure efficiency and effectiveness
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability
• Self-motivated, self-starter, autonomous
• High accuracy and detail orientation
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize deadlines; results oriented
• Organizational skills, demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and lead large scale projects to completion
• Excellent communication and client service skills; capability of interacting with key stakeholders to direct prioritization of program related activity
• Ability to identify and analyze problem situations and drive to resolution
• Ability to be flexible in terms of hours to coordinate with team members across multiple time zones
• Comfort in dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty in a dynamic environment
• An analytical mind and a passion/interest in bringing new ideas to increase efficiency of existing processes
• Dependable, great attitude, highly motivated and a good teammate
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately

Reporting Relationships

Compensation

$130,000-$160,000

There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.

Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.

Job Description

Background Description: 

Ares management Corporation is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Business Manager to lead, manage and implement process and infrastructure improvements for the US Direct Lending strategy.  This individual will be responsible for implementing operational improvements across the end-to-end deal lifecycle for the US Direct Lending business, working across various functions.

The individual in this role with continuously improve and re-engineer workflows across the business unit, along with supporting infrastructure teams to enhance the efficiency and scale of the operation.  They will serve as the main representative for the business and build strong partnerships across all teams supporting the business unit.

The role will sit within the newly established Business Management function, a strategic advisory team focused on front-to-back business unit process, technology, and infrastructure optimization and will report into the Head of Business Management. 

This function currently sits under the Investment Operations umbrella.

Role Description:

Strategy & Planning

• Partner with business counterparts to identify operational pain points and formulate process improvement solutions
• Help with the planning process as it relates to the US Direct Lending operations, including – technology needs, headcount, and infrastructure improvements

Operating Model Execution

• Develop a detailed understanding of the end-to-end investment lifecycle of US Direct Lending deals, including – process, people, and technology
• Continuously improve and re-engineer workflows across the business unit, along with supporting infrastructure teams
• Continuously review the deal lifecycle processes to make improvements and optimize day-to-day activities for the US Direct Lending operations
• Execute strategies to digitize data and processes for efficiency

Infrastructure Optimization & Benchmarking

• Stay current on new technologies, 3rd party service providers, and market trends to advise on infrastructure and technology stack improvements
• Run vendor assessments and proof-of-concept for new technology solutions
• Partner with Technology and Functional teams on target state architecture and prioritizing technology and service solutions
• Develop/improve KPIs for more insightful operational analytics and trending over time
• Participate in benchmarking studies to stay current with industry standards & peer group

Business Engagement & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the main representative for the business, ensuring operational priorities and issues are communicated clearly across the infrastructure groups
• Help with planning and materials for the Business Reviews
• Partner with business and functional teams to identify operational pain points to formulate and implement process improvement solutions

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree is required from a top academic institution
• Master’s or other advanced degree considered a plus

Experience Required:

• 6-10 years of relevant experience in management consulting, Strategy or COO function
• Excellent PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Data Analytics & Visualization, and Visio skills
• Commercial mindset with experience improving business processes, with a proven track record of driving transformation
• Previous experience with planning, designing, and implementing business operating models
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and interact directly with investment professionals
• Industry knowledge and experience with Alternative Investment asset classes, particularly Illiquid Credit is preferred
• This role requires a dynamic, adaptive, and experienced professional who can build and maintain strong business partner relationships

General Requirements:

• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and driven with ability to multitask and to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Dependable, great attitude, highly motivated and a team player
• Ability to work independently and interact with all levels of leadership across the firm

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Compensation

$180,000 - $190,000

There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.

Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.

Job Description

Ares is seeking a Kitchen Attendant for our Corporate Services team in New York.

Corporate Services provides best-in-class support for all office operations and employee amenities within our new 6 floor, Class A office in midtown Manhattan.

The successful candidate will exhibit a strong work ethic, timeliness and the ability to be flexible and prioritize needs across pantries/kitchens. This role is focused on dishwashing within a corporate environment.  The role is highly mobile and requires a candidate who is hardworking and focused on delivering a clean space.  The successful candidate will have experience in food service, washing dishes, and cleaning, preferably with some experience in an office environment.

Primary Functions & Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Washing dishes across 6 floors, in multiple pantries continuously throughout the day
• Loading and unloading dishwashers and ensuring that pantries are organized, with all dishware sorted properly.
• Evaluating whether one pantry requires more dishware and shifting dishes as needed between pantries.
• Keeping track of overall dish count and reporting when additional stock is needed.
• Checking cleanliness of pantries, wiping down counters and equipment as needed.
• Monthly cleaning of appliances.
• Weekly cleaning of dishware and snack cupboards/storage.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of dish storage areas (drawers and cabinets)
• Requires moderate physical effort and reaching above shoulder and below knee.
• Helps load and unload supplies as required.

Qualifications

Education:

• Education: HS Diploma or GED equivalent preferred but not required.

Experience:

• Knowledge/experience with proper dishwashing procedures and experience cleaning.
• 1-2 years of Food Services or Corporate Services (Hospitality/Professional Services) ideal.

General Requirements:

• Dependable, great attitude, highly motivated and a team player
• Exceptional customer service skills and demonstrates enthusiasm and flexibility
• Highly motivated work ethic, with timely and consistent attendance
• Ability to complete tasks and follow checklists to complete daily responsibilities
• Handle pantry duties and day-to-day issues independently with minimal supervision, assuming responsibility for core duties, and escalating appropriately
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
• Able to lift upwards of 50lbs+

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Compensation

$21 - $29 per hour

There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.

Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.

Job Description

The Ares Legal & Compliance Department oversees and manages Ares’ global Legal, Regulatory and Compliance functions and programs.  Under the leadership of the Global Chief Compliance Officer, the Compliance and Regulatory functions are comprised of teams that operate collaboratively with a global focus, including Regulatory, which oversees all global regulatory matters including the Advisers Act, Investment Company Act and FINRA; European and Asia Pacific Compliance, which oversees region-specific compliance and regulatory matters; Corporate Compliance, which administers global policies and central compliance and oversight functions; and Financial Crimes, which oversees Ares’ adherence to financial crimes-related rules and regulations. 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS AND LOCATION

Reports to: Partner | Chief Compliance Officer

Supervises: will manage 3+ team members directly + matrixed oversight/partnership globally

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: 

• Bachelor’s Degree required

• Master’s Degree or Juris Doctor a plus 

Experience Required:  

• 7+ years of Investment Management industry experience in Legal and Compliance

• 10+ years of Investment Management industry experience including strong knowledge of anti-corruption laws development of program training, policies and procedures

• Detailed knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements, including comprehensive understanding of sanctions as well as proposed rules including (but not limited to) FCPA, USA PATRIOT Act, Bank Secrecy Act, FACTA, and FATF 

• Knowledge of international financial crimes regulations including (but not limited to) the EU Anti-Money Laundering Directives (AMLD) and UK Bribery Act

• Proven ability to develop long-term strategy, reflecting multiple dimensions (business compliance/controls, people and culture) and supporting multiple objectives

• Proven people leader with previous team management experience – hiring, developing and fostering talent; building high-performing teams; driving change across scaled and global teams

• Exceptional critical thinker

• Strong business judgment

General Requirements: 

• Strong management skills, including proven experience of managing and/or collaborating with teams in remote locations to ensure efficiency, effectiveness and high level of supervisory oversight

• Ability to be flexible in terms of hours in order to coordinate with team members across time zones 

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability 

• High accuracy and detail orientation

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize deadlines; results oriented 

• Excellent communication and client service skills; capability of interacting with key stakeholders to direct prioritization of program-related activity

• Experience and ability to proactively identify and analyze problem situations to develop an effective course of action for resolution  

• Ability to work independently within a fast-paced environment (with a hands-on approach)

• Comfort in dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty in a dynamic environment

• An analytical mind and a passion/interest in bringing new ideas to increase efficiency of existing processes 

• Dependable, great attitude, highly motivated and a team player

• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately

Reporting Relationships

Compensation

$225,000-$300,000

There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.

Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.

Job Description

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) is looking to hire an attorney to join its existing Legal team of 50+ attorneys and other legal professionals. The Ares Legal team is responsible for advising on a wide range of legal matters as it guides Ares' business through an evolving and complex financial, legal, and regulatory environment across the multiple jurisdictions in which the firm operates. The attorney will focus on all aspects of private fund formation and will also assist in certain special projects. The position will be located in New York or Boston and report to an Assistant General Counsel of the Ares fund formation team.

The ideal candidate will work directly with senior investment professionals as well as the broader Ares Legal department, Finance & Accounting, Tax, Investor Relations and Compliance departments. Familiarity, and experience with legal matters relevant to private fund formation, is highly preferable.  This role is a great opportunity to be part of a team-oriented legal group and work at one of the largest alternative investment managers in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Primary functions & responsibilities

• Support all aspects of the private fund formation process, including fund structuring, review of legal documentation, investor negotiation and managing the closing process
• Assist in development and implementation of legal and operational infrastructure to support fundraising and operation of funds through their life cycle
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders across multiple departments and business lines to facilitate onboarding and operation of private funds and accounts
• Work with tax and compliance teams to ensure compliance with applicable tax and securities laws
• Remain up to date on relevant corporate governance and securities law developments
• Manage relationships with external counsel

Qualifications

Education:

• JD required with a strong academic background

Experience Required: 

• 4-7 years of private fund formation experience
• Significant collaboration with colleagues across multiple functions, including those in senior and executive leadership
• Proven record of accomplishment in relationship management with internal and external stakeholders

General Requirements:

• Superior communication skills
• Strong client service orientation
• Excellent time management skills and ability to collaborate with others
• Outstanding leadership and project management capabilities
• Outstanding organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and competing demands; result oriented
• A solutions-oriented self-starter with the ability to see the big picture
• A proficient issue spotter who sees through the complexity and is a creative problem-solver
• Ability to thoughtfully balance the legal and commercial aspects of an issue
• An analytical mind and a passion/interest in bringing new ideas to increase efficiency of existing processes

Reporting Relationships

Compensation

$225,000 to $250,000

There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.

Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.

Job Description

Ares is currently seeking candidates for an Associate role within our Capital Solutions Group. The Capital Solutions Group works across various Ares’s business lines managing the Firm’s global banking relationships, leading, or partnering on various financing transactions, and overseeing the Firm’s hedging programs. The candidate will gain broad exposure across various asset classes and functions within the organization.  The role will also require frequent interactions with our banking relationships and external counsels.  It’s an opportunity for the candidate to expand their relationships and network across financial markets.    

Reports to: Partner, Head of Ares Global Capital Solutions Group

Primary Functions & Responsibilities

The Associate will provide overall support by assisting with structuring and execution of financing transactions, assisting with capital planning across platforms, and managing banking relationships.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing overall banking relationships
• Preparing relationship presentations for executive management
• Negotiating, structuring and execution of various financing transactions
• Lead capital planning across platforms
• Additional duties include providing direct support as deemed necessary by senior management

Qualifications

Education:

•Bachelor’s degree required

Experience Required:

•High intellect with solid quantitative, financial, and analytical skills

•3+ years of relevant industry experience

General Requirements
• Impeccable integrity and trustworthiness

• Self-motivated with a high level of attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work well with limited supervision
• Creative problem solver
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
• Advanced MS Excel and MS PowerPoint skills

Reporting Relationships

Compensation

$90,000 - $105,000

There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.

Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.

Job Description

Ares is seeking an Associate Vice President to join the Fund Launch, Onboarding and Wind-Down team (“FLOW”) in the New York office.  The FLOW team member will work with and assist stakeholders—including the Ares investor relations, legal, finance and accounting, operations, compliance, and tax teams, as well as certain third-party service providers—through the management of the fund launch process. This will include maintaining a comprehensive fund launch checklist, updating a centralized pipeline and working across multiple stakeholder groups to get key decisions and keep everyone informed.  The individual will have ownership over the coordination and monitoring of activities for multiple launches and liquidations across all Ares product types.

The successful candidate will be detail oriented and able to collaborate with various cross-functional teams to understand the challenges, dependencies, and needs of stakeholders. This role will also be responsible for providing suggestions for data improvement, reporting, technology, and processes to deliver a seamless experience to our internal stakeholders and external investors.

Ideally, the candidate will have experience with complex fund structures, project management, and data management. The candidate must be resourceful, innovative, forward thinking, collaborative, and committed. 

Primary functions & responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact to coordinate activities for assigned fund launches and liquidations across internal and external parties
• Create and maintain a project plan/checklist throughout the life of a fund launch or liquidation, including tracking deadlines, owners, and status
• Capture relevant fund data to be shared via a firm-wide fund pipeline
• Understand internal process flows, business needs and deliverables, and ensure adherence to relevant internal procedures
• Recognize and execute on any unique complexities when coordinating launches or liquidations for certain fund types (Commingled Funds, Separately Managed Accounts, Co-Investments, Rated Note Feeders, etc.)
• Help drive continuous improvement by suggesting enhancements, automation, and other technology or tools to deliver a seamless experience to our internal stakeholders and external investors
• Assist in testing of new tools and technologies

Qualifications

Education:

• BS/BA with major in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or General Business preferred, with outstanding academic record

Experience Required:

• 8+ years of relevant work experience with private alternative funds, including project management experience
• Prior experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, and managing external relationships

Experience Preferred:

• Strong proficiency in Excel (e.g., complex formulas), PowerPoint, and Word (e.g., advanced formatting)
• Experience with workflow and project management software
• Experience with Microsoft SharePoint, Project, Lists, Visio, and Power Automate
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other business intelligence tools

General Requirements:

• Dependable, great attitude and energetic, excellent interpersonal skills, team-oriented with an effective ability to collaborate with others, strong work ethic, and strong client service orientation
• Highest degree of integrity, motivation, and intellectual curiosity
• Superior communication skills (verbal and written) and a demonstrated ability to analyze and summarize complex information to create content for a diverse audience
• An analytical mind and an entrepreneurial spirit, with a keen interest to learn, to problem solve, and to conceive and implement new ideas to increase efficiencies and improve processes
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Excellent time management skills, including the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and competing demands, often under pressure to meet challenging deadlines
• A demonstrated ability to research and leverage resources to accomplish goals and produce results
• Comfort in dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

Reporting Relationships

Compensation

$130,000 to $170,000

There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.

Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.

Job Description

About Ares Wealth Management Solutions (AWMS)

Ares Wealth Management Solutions (AWMS) oversees the product development, distribution, marketing, and client management activities of investment offerings for the global wealth management channel. With a team of more than 90 professionals and backed by the power and scale of the Ares platform, AWMS represents one of the most resourced wealth distribution and client service teams in the alternatives industry. AWMS’ mission is to provide advisors and their clients access to innovative, solutions-oriented investment opportunities, across the Ares platform of industry leading credit, private equity, real estate and secondaries strategies. Through our range of institutional and retail structures, coupled with excellent client service and educational resources, we help investors diversify their portfolios with private market solutions that can deliver consistent, long-term growth.

Position Summary

As an Associate on the RIA Sales team, you will partner closely with one or more regional leads to support the firm’s efforts with Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) relationships. A high-performing entrepreneurial spirit, operational approach, and alternatives expertise are the central characteristics for an Ares hire. For the Wealth Management Solutions team, the ideal Associate candidate is an alternative investment industry professional with a proven track record of providing effective support for sourcing and cultivating alternative investment advisor partnerships within their geography. Strong communication and organizational skills, along with the ability to drive Ares’ investment solutions as a self-motivated individual with an entrepreneurial mindset will lead to success in this role.

Primary Duties

• Work closely with RIA Sales regional leads to successfully develop Ares’ brand presence and awareness within the RIA channel
• Establish, maintain, and grow relationships with alternative-focused Registered Investment Advisors
• Serve as a subject matter expert representing Ares’ platform and alternative investment solutions, including private equity, private credit, real estate, and secondaries
• Seek strategic opportunities to build meaningful scale in Ares investment offerings as appropriate
• Gain a deep understanding and thoroughly communicate Ares’ product philosophy, process, objectives, and positioning
• Adhere to all compliance guidelines, including use of pre-approved marketing materials, prospectus requirements and proper licensing
• Participate in client seminars and events; maintain professional appearance
• Liaise with various product specialists within AWMS to respond to client needs

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 2-4 years of financial industry experience; experience with Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) highly preferred
• FINRA Series 7 and 63 licenses preferred
• Knowledge of the various product sub-sets within the Equity, Fixed Income and International markets, alternative investments preferred
• A history of maintaining high standards of service excellence with both existing clients and prospective investors
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal colleagues and external partners
• Demonstrated sales skills, ability to be articulate, flexible, polished, and comfortable in fast-paced environment
• Travel may be up to 10%
• At all times, conduct daily activities in the highest professional manner
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field preferred. MBA, CPA, CAIA, CFA are welcome but not required

Reporting Relationships

Compensation

$105,000 - $150,000

There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.