Global Head of Data Operations & Reporting

Ares Management; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental and Vision

401(k)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Ares Management in Los Angeles seeks a Managing Director to lead and scale its global Data Operations function, overseeing data strategy, governance, quality and reporting across asset classes.

You will partner with Portfolio Managers, Traders, Compliance and Technology to drive data modernization, control frameworks and enterprise data standards.

This senior role offers high visibility, a global footprint (NY, LA, London, Mumbai) and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in global capital markets or investment management with deep expertise in Data Operations or Investment Operations.
• Experience operating in complex, multi-asset investment data environments preferred.
• Experience designing and implementing data governance frameworks.
• Deep familiarity with market data platforms (Bloomberg, Markit, Moody’s, S&P, Fitch) and Private Assets.
• Experience working across investment research, trading workflows, fund structures, and performance reporting.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional transformation initiatives.
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the global Data Operations strategy aligned with business growth.
• Establish data governance frameworks, including ownership models, data quality standards, lineage, and control environments.
• Identify and formalize Critical Data Elements across asset classes and business processes.
• Standardize data definitions while enabling flexibility across vertical strategies.
• Anticipate future data needs, driven by product expansion, regulatory change, and investor reporting evolution.
• Own data quality oversight, including issue tracking, remediation governance, and executive reporting.
• Design preventative controls to mitigate operational, regulatory, and reputational risk.
• Oversee credit rating maintenance, exceptions management, and reconciliation frameworks.
• Ensure integrity of data supporting investor reporting, regulatory filings, and portfolio management processes.
• Serve as escalation point for material data issues impacting the firm.
• Lead strategic relationships with market data vendors (e.g., Bloomberg, Markit, Moody’s, S&P, Fitch).
• Build strategic partnerships that enhance internal data platforms and competitive advantage.
• Act as a strategic partner to Portfolio Managers, Traders, Compliance, Fund Accounting, Performance, and Technology.
• Translate complex business workflows into data governance and control frameworks.
• Lead enterprise data initiatives from concept through implementation.
• Develop KPI frameworks to measure data accuracy, timeliness, and operational performance.

Skills

Data Operations

Data Governance

Executive presence

Cross-functional leadership

Vendor management

Tools

Bloomberg

Markit

Moody’s

S&P

Fitch

Job description

Ares Management in Los Angeles seeks a Managing Director to lead and scale its global Data Operations function, overseeing data strategy, governance, quality and reporting across asset classes.

You will partner with Portfolio Managers, Traders, Compliance and Technology to drive data modernization, control frameworks and enterprise data standards.

This senior role offers high visibility, a global footprint (NY, LA, London, Mumbai) and a comprehensive benefits package.