Data & Operations Analyst, Client Services

Ares Management Corporation; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

401(k) with company match

Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA)

Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Ares Management Corporation is a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients flexible capital across credit, private equity, real estate, and infrastructure. AWMS oversees product development, distribution, marketing, and client management, and this role blends Client Services Operations and Data Analytics within AWMS.

The position supports investor servicing, transfer agency oversight, and data operations, with a focus on data integrity, workflow coordination, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1-3 years of experience in operations, client services, data analytics, project management, or a related function within financial services.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in periods of heightened activity.
• Highly organized self‑starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain workflow management tools to track recurring processes, deadlines, and ad hoc initiatives across the AWMS Client Services team.
• Coordinate critical operational timelines, including subscriptions, redemptions, distributions, commissions, and reporting cycles.
• Serve as a central point of contact for internal stakeholders and external vendors (e.g., transfer agents, technology providers, broker‑dealers), ensuring timely communication and issue resolution.
• Organize and facilitate recurring team meetings, status reporting, and documentation to promote transparency and execution discipline.
• Lead or support validation of recurring data processes, including purchases, redemptions, distributions, and commissions; identify and resolve discrepancies in partnership with internal teams and external vendors.
• Serve as a point of contact for internal data requests such as AUM reporting, DDQs, and ad hoc analytics.
• Ensure data integrity throughout key reporting cycles and act as a liaison between Client Services, Technology, Accounting, and external service providers
• Coordinate and support year‑end tax reporting processes across multiple products, including validation of data received from transfer agents.
• Assist with tax form accuracy, delivery tracking, and internal education on tax‑related questions.
• Assist with continuous data quality management throughout the year, reducing downstream remediation and complexity during quarter‑end and year‑end reporting cycles
• Identify areas where operational or data processes can be improved, streamlined, or automated.
• Partner with internal technology teams to enhance reporting, workflow, and data validation tools.
• Assist with documentation and maintenance of procedures, reference materials, and process libraries to support scalability and training.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Prioritization

Independent worker

Ambiguity tolerance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Tableau

Salesforce

Alteryx

Job description

Ares Management Corporation is a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients flexible capital across credit, private equity, real estate, and infrastructure. AWMS oversees product development, distribution, marketing, and client management, and this role blends Client Services Operations and Data Analytics within AWMS.

The position supports investor servicing, transfer agency oversight, and data operations, with a focus on data integrity, workflow coordination, and