Associate, Investment Operations (KYC)

Ares Management Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ares Management Corporation seeks a motivated Associate to handle KYC requests across business lines. The ideal candidate will support legal, tax, and compliance teams while enhancing KYC processes. Responsibilities include managing data, coordinating account openings, and developing best practices. A bachelor’s degree and experience in investment management are required.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years experience in investment management or related fields, with KYC or compliance experience preferred.
• Knowledge of investment types such as fixed income, derivatives, equities.
• Experience working with various business units.

Responsibilities

• Support legal teams with daily KYC requests.
• Assist with data management related to financing, accounts, investors, and portfolios.
• Lead projects to improve KYC processes.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Quantitative skills

Customer service-oriented

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

Tools

MS Office

Asset management systems

Relational databases

Job description

Summary

Ares is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented team player to join as an Associate focusing on incoming KYC requests across all business lines. The role involves working closely with legal, tax, and compliance teams, and supporting various functions including portfolio compliance, trade administration, and account transitions.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Support legal teams with daily KYC requests.
2. Familiarize with fund structures across business lines.
3. Assist with data management related to financing, accounts, investors, and portfolios.
4. Coordinate account opening tasks with custodian banks, including monitoring pipelines and systems.
5. Develop best practices for tracking KYC items.
6. Lead projects to improve KYC processes and communicate metrics.

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Strong analytical, quantitative, and corporate skills.
• Knowledge of investment types such as fixed income, derivatives, equities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience in investment management or related fields, 4-6 years, with KYC or compliance experience preferred.
• Experience working with various business units and developing scalable operations.

Educational Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.

General Requirements

• Self-motivated, collaborative, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer service-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Experience with asset management systems or relational databases.
• Excellent communication and computer skills, including MS Office.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Reporting Line

Associate Vice President, Investment Operations

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.