AVP, Investment AIS Data Operations

Ares Management Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical/Rx

401(k) program with company match

Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA)

Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

A leading global investment manager is seeking an Associate Vice President for AIS Data Operations. The role focuses on ensuring data accuracy, governance, and reporting for financial data across systems. Candidates should have 8-10 years in asset management or insurance, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel and SQL. This position offers a base salary of $150,000 - $170,000, along with comprehensive benefits and performance-based bonuses. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in asset management operations, data management, or insurance & financial services.
• Strong understanding of financial instruments and transaction lifecycles.
• High attention to detail and strong analytical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Validate and cross-check reference data from multiple systems.
• Design and maintain operational dashboards and KPIs.
• Assist with internal and external reporting requirements.

Skills

Asset management operations

Data governance

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

SQL

Bloomberg

Excel

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****AVP - AIS Data Operations**We are looking for a meticulous and analytical Associate Vice President to support Ares Insurance Solutions (AIS) on their data needs. This role is essential in ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of financial data across systems, reports, and regulatory submissions. You will be responsible for validating data, reconciling financial records, and maintaining high standards of data quality and compliance across multiple systems.**Responsibilities:*** Validate and cross-check reference, security master, and analytics data from multiple systems (e.g., trading systems, accounting platforms, market data feeds).* Data governance: help define and maintain data governance policies, data ownership/stewardship, data quality rules, and change-control processes across AIS.* Dashboards & KPIs: design, create, and maintain operational and management dashboards; define, build out, and monitor KPIs to measure data quality, operational efficiency, and business metrics.* Reporting support: assist with internal and external reporting requirements — supporting preparation, automation, validation, and delivery of management, regulatory, and client reports.* Evaluate processes and partner with cross‐functional teams to deliver data‐driven recommendations that improve operational efficiency.* Daily investigation and resolution of data breaks, escalating issues as needed.* Collaborate with AIS team on attribute/logic changes and coordinate with IT on system changes and process improvements.* Perform accurate and timely updates to reference and master data.* Work with various stakeholders such as Alternative Credit, Transaction Analysis, Portfolio Compliance, Accounting, Data Team, and external clients on various data requests.* Perform ad hoc requests such as gathering of NAIC Principles Based Bond documentation or rating letters & distribute to external clients/cedents.* Maintain audit trails and documentation for all data checks and reconciliations.**Qualifications:*** 8-10 years of experience in asset management operations, data management, or insurance & financial services with a strong focus on data governance, analytics, and business analysis.* Strong understanding of financial instruments (e.g., alternative credit, fixed income, mortgages) and transaction lifecycles.* Proficiency in Excel; experience with SQL or financial data tools (e.g., Bloomberg, Clearwater, AllVue, IVP) is a plus.* High attention to detail and strong analytical thinking.* Excellent communication and documentation skills.* Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.**Reporting Relationships**Vice President, Data & Pricing**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.$150,000 - $170,000The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings. Ares U.S. Core Benefits include Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans; 401(k) program with company match; Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA); Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution; Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance; Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit.Ares offers a number of additional benefits including access to a world-class medical advisory team, a mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry, a mindfulness and wellbeing app, financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor, new parent leave, reproductive and adoption assistance, emergency backup care, matching gift program, education sponsorship program, and much more.*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.*Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) is a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across the credit, real estate, private equity and infrastructure asset classes. We seek to provide flexible capital to support businesses and create value for our stakeholders and within our communities. By collaborating across our investment groups, we aim to generate consistent and attractive investment returns throughout market cycles. As of December 31, 2025, Ares Management's global platform had approximately $623 billion of assets under management(1) with more than 4,200 employees operating across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. For more information, please visit .Ares Management LLC (together with its related operating and administrative subsidiaries, “Ares Management”) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, creed, sex, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity and expression, transgender status, genetic information, status as unemployed, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.Ares Management will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.(1) As of December 31, 2025. AUM amounts include funds managed by Ivy Hill Asset Management, LP., a wholly owned portfolio company of Ares Capital Corporation and registered investment adviser.