Senior Associate, External Communications (EMEA), Corporate Communications Ares Management Job [...]

Financialnarrative; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ares Management is seeking an ambitious Associate based in London to join Corporate Communications & Marketing, focusing on external communications across Europe. The role emphasizes proactive media engagement, issue management, and strategic storytelling to promote the firm's brand and capabilities.

Reporting to the Vice President, External Communications (EMEA Lead), you will manage media requests, pitch timely stories, coordinate with investment teams, and support portfolio companies on

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of corporate communications experience.
• Experience in asset management or financial services is preferred.
• Proven ability to secure media opportunities with financial and trade outlets.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with editing and proofreading skills.
• Foreign language skills relevant to EMEA markets are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound media requests and coordinate with internal stakeholders.
• Develop storylines and pitch to media aligned with investment priorities.
• Identify external speaking engagements and high-profile media opportunities.
• Build and strengthen media relationships across key European titles.
• Draft press releases, talking points, Q&As, and communications plans.
• Manage multiple projects with critical deadlines.
• Support clipping, tracking, reporting, and press release distribution.
• Advise investment teams and support portfolio companies on communications matters.

Skills

Media relations

Project management

Stakeholder management

Writing & editing

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Senior Associate, External Communications (EMEA), Corporate Communications

Ares Management

London, UK

Description

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

Role Summary:

Ares Management islooking for an ambitious, highly skilled, and entrepreneurial communications professional to join the Corporate Communications & Marketing team as an Associate based in London. This person will be responsible for supporting the external communications function, including the promotion and protection of the Ares Management brand, across Europe. A strong track record of effective media relations, working with or in proximity to senior stakeholders, and project management are critical for success in this role.

Reporting Line:

Vice President, External Communications (EMEA Lead)

Primary Functions and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of this role will be focused on media engagement, issues management, drafting written communications and project management. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Managing inbound media requests, coordinating with internal stakeholders to execute timely responses.
• Proactively developing storylines and pitching to relevant media in line with investment team priorities.
• Identifying and securing external speaking engagement and high-profile media opportunities.
• Building and strengthening Ares’ network of media relationships across key titles in EMEA.
• Drafting communications (press releases, media talking points, Q&As, communications plans, etc.) and managing internal and external review processes.
• Managing multiple projects and tasks with business-critical deadlines.
• Supporting with clipping, internal tracking and reporting, and press release distribution.
• Delivering fresh ideas, producing high-quality work, and driving results.
• Serving as a trusted advisor and strategic counselor to Ares’ investment teams.
• Supporting portfolio companies on communications matters, as needed.

Qualifications:

Education:

Other:

• Foreign language skills relevant to EMEA markets (Paris, Frankfurt, Madrid, Stockholm, Amsterdam and Milan) are also desirable.

Experience Required

• 2-5 years of corporate communications experience, either in-house or at a strategic communications firm.
• Understanding of and experience in the asset management industry and/or broader financial services industry is a must. Experience with private equity or credit, real estate and/or infrastructure, and wealth management communications is preferred.
• Strong track record of securing media opportunities with financial and trade media outlets.
• Strategic thinker who is results-oriented and can deliver high-value programs at a tactical level.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to edit/proof for content and context.
• Experience tracking and measuring results to ensure they are in line with intended outcomes.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and agency partners.
• Ability to solicit feedback and build consensus.
• Strong organization skills, ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Self-motivated team player with the ability to execute with limited oversight.