Senior Associate, Portfolio Compliance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

FSA/HSA

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Ares Management LLC in New York seeks an experienced Portfolio Compliance professional to lead the oversight framework for our global investment platform. You will partner with Portfolio Management, Legal, Compliance, Technology and senior leadership to translate guidelines into actionable controls and scalable processes.

Responsibilities include daily monitoring, exception resolution, and driving automation and data enhancements to strengthen the control environment while supporting strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 5+ years of experience in portfolio compliance or related operations.
• Experience interacting with senior stakeholders.
• Experience with cross‑functional teams (PM, IR, Legal, Compliance, Technology).
• Experience with portfolio compliance monitoring platforms (Allvue preferred).

Responsibilities

• Oversee portfolio compliance oversight framework for a global platform.
• Interpret investment guidelines and translate into implementable rules and controls.
• Lead daily pre- and post-trade monitoring across portfolios.
• Review and resolve exceptions; escalate material issues.
• Oversee coding, testing, and validation of new compliance rules in monitoring systems.
• Collaborate with Portfolio Management, Investor Relations, Legal, Compliance, Technology, and Data teams.

Skills

Portfolio compliance

Regulatory interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Allvue

Excel

Job description

Job Description Summary

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 & Benefits

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $130,000 - $150,000. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance‑based bonus. The firm also offers robust benefits offerings. Ares U.S. Core Benefits include 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. Ares offers a number of additional benefits including 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.