Associate, Enterprise RIA Sales

Ares Management

Denver (CO)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans

401(k) with company match

Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA) with 회사 기

Life Insurance (Basic and Voluntary)

Disability insurance (LTD/STD)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Ares Wealth Management Solutions (AWMS) is seeking a Relationship Manager Associate to lead advisor coverage across the Enterprise RIA channel on a nationwide scale. You will independently develop and manage relationships with top advisors, conduct meetings, and coordinate with senior resources to win new business.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 2+ years in financial services, FINRA Series 7 and 63/66 licenses, and willingness to travel nationally.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with 2+ years in financial services or sales.
Active FINRA Series 7 and 63/66 licenses required; professional designations preferred.
Willingness to travel nationally for face-to-face practice visits, conferences, and advisor events.

Responsibilities

Drive sales growth by independently developing, deepening, and managing relationships with new and existing advisors across underlying RIA practices within national RIA aggregators.
Execute a high level of proactive outreach through phone, email, virtual meetings, and in person engagement with lead advisors, investment committees, and practice leaders.
Independently schedule and lead advisor meetings, portfolio reviews, and group presentations.
Strategically deploy senior sales and investment resources for high impact meetings.
Maintain accountability for sales results, with a focus on generating new producers and expanding wallet share among existing relationships.
Provide exceptional client service, addressing product, technical, and competitive inquiries with a high degree of precision and professionalism.
Serve as a senior expert on private markets, competitor positioning, and the broader alternative investment landscape.
Represent Ares Management at partner firm and advisor conferences, acting as a senior point of contact for clients and prospects.

Skills

Relationship management

Sales and relationship building

Communication

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Data-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree

FINRA Series 7 license

FINRA Series 63/66 licenses

Professional designations preferred (CFA/CAIA/CIMA/CFP)

Job 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

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 150 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

The RIA & Family Office Partnership Team is seeking an experienced, high-performing Relationship Manager Associate to lead underlying advisor coverage across the Enterprise RIA channel on a national scale.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

Drive sales growth by independently developing, deepening, and managing relationships with new and existing advisors across underlying RIA practices within national RIA aggregators
Execute a high level of proactive outreach through phone, email, virtual meetings, and in person engagement with lead advisors, investment committees, and practice leaders.
Independently schedule and lead advisor meetings, portfolio reviews, and group presentations.
Strategically deploy senior sales and investment resources for high impact meetings.
Maintain accountability for sales results, with a focus on generating new producers and expanding wallet share among existing relationships.
Provide exceptional client service, addressing product, technical, and competitive inquiries with a high degree of precision and professionalism.
Serve as a senior expert on private markets, competitor positioning, and the broader alternative investment landscape.
Represent Ares Management at partner firm and advisor conferences, acting as a senior point of contact for clients and prospects.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of experience in the financial services industry/sales related position, alternative sales experience preferred.
Active FINRA Series 7 and 63/66 licenses required. Professional designations (CFA, CAIA, CIMA, or CFP) are strongly preferred.
Willingness to travel nationally for face-to-face practice visits, conferences, and advisor events.

Skills & Attributes

Demonstrated track record of building trust, establishing immediate credibility, and driving results with sophisticated wealth advisors.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing a large national territory.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial concepts clearly and persuasively.
Collaborative in nature and willing to thrive in a team focused environment.
Leverage data and AI as tools to drive efficiency.

Reporting Relationships

Partner, Head of RIA & Family Offices

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus. Note, the range takes into account a broad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role.

$130,000 - $150,000

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