Associate Vice President, Portfolio Compliance

Ares Management Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

401(k) match

HSA with company contribution

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Wellbeing programs

Education sponsorship

Job summary

Ares Management Corporation in New York seeks an experienced Portfolio Compliance professional to shape and oversee a growing global compliance program. You will partner with Portfolio Managers, Legal, Compliance, Technology and senior leadership to design controls, monitor pre- and post-trade activity, and drive automation and process improvements.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in portfolio compliance, experience with Allvue or similar platforms, and a proven ability to translate complex

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in portfolio compliance or a related function within operations.
• Experience interacting directly with senior stakeholders.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams like Portfolio Management, Investor Relations, Legal, Compliance, and Technology.
• Experience with portfolio compliance monitoring platforms (Allvue experience preferred).
• Proven track record resolving complex compliance exceptions and testing.

Responsibilities

• Own the portfolio compliance oversight framework for a diverse and growing global investment platform.
• Interpret investment guidelines and regulatory requirements, translating them into implementable compliance rules and controls.
• Lead daily pre- and post-trade compliance monitoring across portfolios and escalates material issues.
• Review and resolve exceptions and recommend corrective actions.
• Oversee coding, testing, and validation of new or updated compliance rules in monitoring systems.
• Strengthen the control environment by identifying gaps and implementing sustainable solutions.
• Build partnerships across functions to solve challenges and deliver scalable solutions.
• Support onboarding of new accounts, products, and investment strategies.
• Participate in strategic initiatives to modernize the operating model via automation.
• Deliver system capabilities with Technology and Data and improve data quality.
• Drive continuous improvement through process optimizations.
• Prepare and review compliance reporting for senior management and clients.
• Analyze trends to identify risks or opportunities and support audits/regulatory inquiries.

Skills

Portfolio compliance

Stakeholder interaction

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Regulatory understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Allvue

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 SUMMARY Join one of the industry's leading alternative investment managers as part of a high-impact Investment Operations team supporting a rapidly growing global business. This role offers the opportunity to shape and evolve the Portfolio Compliance function by partnering closely with Portfolio Managers, Legal, Compliance, Technology, and senior leadership. Beyond day-to-day oversight, you will drive strategic initiatives, enhance technology and automation, influence process design, and help scale the firm's operating model as the business continues to grow.

Why join us: Play a key role supporting one of the world's largest and fastest-growing alternative investment platforms. Partner directly with senior investment professionals and cross-functional leaders. Lead initiatives that improve technology, automation, and operational scalability. Take ownership of high-profile projects with visibility across the organization. Join a collaborative team where innovation, continuous improvement, and professional development are encouraged and rewarded.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Portfolio Compliance Oversight

• Own the portfolio compliance oversight framework for a diverse and growing global investment platform
• Serve as a trusted advisor to interpret investment guidelines and regulatory requirements, translating them into implementable compliance rules and operational controls
• Lead daily pre- and post-trade compliance monitoring across assigned portfolios, ensuring adherence to regulatory and client-mandated investment guidelines
• Review and resolve exceptions, escalating material issues and recommending corrective actions
• Oversee the coding, testing, and validation of new or updated compliance rules within monitoring systems
• Strengthen the control environment by identifying process gaps, designing enhancements, and implementing sustainable solutions

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Build trusted partnerships across Portfolio Management, Investor Relations, Legal, Compliance, Technology, and Data teams to solve complex business challenges and deliver scalable operational solutions.
• Support onboarding of new accounts, products, and investment strategies by reviewing guidelines and ensuring operational feasibility

Project & Change Management

• Participate in strategic initiatives that modernize the Portfolio Compliance operating model through automation, technology enhancements, and process redesign
• Partner with Technology and Data to deliver new system capabilities and improve data quality across the investment lifecycle
• Drive continuous improvement by proposing and implementing process optimizations

Reporting & Analytics

• Prepare and review compliance reporting for senior management, and external clients
• Analyze trends in compliance exceptions and operational metrics to identify emerging risks or improvement opportunities
• Support ad-hoc data requests, audits, and regulatory inquiries with accuracy and professionalism

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

A Bachelor's degree is required.

Experience Required

• 5+ years of experience in portfolio compliance or a related function within operations
• Experience interacting directly with senior stakeholders
• Experience collaborating with cross-function teams like Portfolio Management, Investor Relations, Legal, Compliance, and Technology
• Experience with portfolio compliance monitoring platforms (Allvue experience preferred)
• Proven track record resolving complex compliance exceptions and testing

General Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to think critically, exercise sound judgment, and solve complex problems in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of investment products, including private credit, fixed income, derivatives, and commingled vehicles.
• Ability to interpret complex investment guidelines and translate them into practical operational controls.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across Investment Management, Legal, Compliance, Technology, and Operations.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a strong attention to detail.
• Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset and a passion for enhancing processes through technology and automation.
• Strong analytical and technical skills, including proficiency in Excel and experience working with large data sets and workflow systems.
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic, collaborative environment with a high degree of ownership and accountability.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as the Investment Company Act, UCITS, and ERISA

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

Benefits

• 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
• 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 June 30, 2026, Ares Management's global platform had approximately $671 billion of assets under management(1) with more than 4,400 employees operating across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East.

For more information, please visit www.aresmgmt.com.

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 June 30, 2026. AUM amounts include funds managed by Ivy Hill Asset Management, LP., a wholly owned portfolio company of Ares Capital Corporation and registered investment adviser.