Senior Associate, Data Operations, AIS

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical/Rx

401(k) with company match

Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA)

HSA with company contribution

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Ares Management Corporation seeks a meticulous Senior Associate for Data Operations AIS to ensure data accuracy across systems and reports. You will validate reference and analytics data, support regulatory and client reporting, and drive data-driven improvements with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include managing data quality, reconciling records, and collaborating with IT for system changes. Strong Excel, SQL or data tools experience is required, with 4–7 years in asset management

Qualifications

• Strong data governance, analytics and business analysis focus.
• Experience with financial instruments and transaction lifecycles.
• Proficiency in Excel; SQL or financial data tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Validate and cross-check reference, security master, and analytics data from multiple systems.
• Support internal and external reporting requirements; automate and validate reports.
• Investigate data breaks and resolve issues; maintain audit trails.

Skills

Excel proficiency

SQL

Financial data tools

Data governance

Analytics

Communication

Tools

Bloomberg

Clearwater

AllVue

IVP

Job description

Senior Associate, Data Operations, AIS

We are looking for a meticulous and analytical Senior Associate to support Ares Insurance Solutions (AIS) as well as other strategies 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).


• 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

• 4-7 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.

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)


• 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

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.