Investment Operations - Operational Excellence Analyst

Ares Management; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ares Management seeks an Investment Operations Analyst in New York to join the Operational Excellence team. You will own reconciliation processes, collaborate across Portfolio Management, Fund Administration, Treasury, Technology, and Finance to resolve complex operational challenges and strengthen controls.

The role requires 3–6 years in Investment Operations, strong Excel and Power BI skills, and experience with automated tooling. This is a growth-focused position in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Own daily cash, par, and non custody reconciliation processes across Ares investment portfolios, ensuring timely identification and resolution of operational risks.
• Lead investigations into complex operational exceptions, performing detailed root cause analysis and coordinating cross functional resolution efforts.
• Identify systemic issues, recommend sustainable solutions, and implement control enhancements that improve operational resilience.
• Evaluate existing operational controls and recommend improvements to strengthen governance, reduce risk, and improve efficiency.
• Act as a subject matter resource for reconciliation and operational control processes.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Python

SQL

Automation tools

Wall Street Office

Geneva

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business

Tools

None

Job description

Ares Management seeks an Investment Operations Analyst in New York to join the Operational Excellence team. You will own reconciliation processes, collaborate across Portfolio Management, Fund Administration, Treasury, Technology, and Finance to resolve complex operational challenges and strengthen controls.

The role requires 3–6 years in Investment Operations, strong Excel and Power BI skills, and experience with automated tooling. This is a growth-focused position in a fast-paced environment.