Vice President, Credit Secondaries, Investor Relations & Product Management

Ares Management LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical/Rx

Dental and 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 seeking a Vice President for the Credit Secondaries Product Management and Investor Relations Team in New York. The role leads development of investor materials and supports fundraising, marketing and investor relations across funds, managed accounts and co-investments.

The successful candidate will oversee strategic initiatives, manage complex workstreams, and coordinate with finance, portfolio analytics and legal teams to ensure accurate communications and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in investor relations, product management or client service within private credit or related strategies.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of marketing and due diligence materials for Credit Secondaries vehicles.
• Support fundraising, investor diligence and client servicing with senior team members.
• Prepare investor reporting and performance commentary with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Investor relations

Product management

Business development

Client service

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Salesforce

Intralinks

Job description

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 DescriptionAres Management Corporation 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. With approximately $691 billion of assets under management, 4,600 employees across 60+ global offices, Ares seeks to create enduring value for its investors and other stakeholders through a collaborative, entrepreneurial and relationship-driven approach. Further information is available at www.ares.com.Ares is currently searching for a highly motivated, detail oriented and experienced professional to join as a Vice President on the Credit Secondaries Product Management and Investor Relations Team in the New York office.The Vice President will play a leadership role across product development, fundraising, marketing strategy and ongoing investor relations across Ares Credit Secondaries funds, separately managed accounts and co-investment opportunities. Working closely with senior management and investment professionals, the individual will oversee the development of investor materials, serve as a key point of contact for investor inquiries and support strategic business development initiatives.The role requires a strategic mindset and strong investment acumen, commercial judgment and relationship-management capabilities, complemented by exceptional written and verbal communication skills. The Vice President will be expected to operate with a high degree of independence and accountability and effectively manage multiple complex workstreams.Primary Functions and Essential Responsibilities:To succeed in this role, an individual must possess a strategic orientation, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to build effective relationships across internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will be a conceptual thinker who can communicate complex investment concepts, independently lead projects and collaborate across functions in a fast-paced environment. Excellent judgment, execution and organizational capabilities are required.The successful candidate should possess the following specific competencies or attributes:Strong knowledge of private credit and/or secondaries preferred; candidates with knowledge of other alternative investment strategies consideredExceptional communication, commercial judgment and relationship-management skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information, understand investor objectives and establish credibility with institutional investors, consultants and senior stakeholdersAbility to develop effective working relationships with internal Ares constituents, including relationship management, investment, portfolio management, portfolio analytics, finance and accounting, legal, tax, operations, marketing and compliance professionalsHighly motivated self-starter with the ability to independently manage multiple priorities and perform effectively under pressureSpecific tasks will include:Lead the development and ongoing maintenance of marketing and due diligence materials for Credit Secondaries vehicles, including private placement memorandums, pitch books, fact sheets, due diligence questionnaires and investor presentationsWork directly with investors, relationship management professionals and senior members of the Credit Secondaries team to support fundraising, investor diligence and ongoing client servicing, including responding to requests for proposals, questionnaires, data requests and other inquiriesLead quarterly and annual investor reporting for funds and separately managed accounts, working with finance, accounting, portfolio analytics and investment teams to develop portfolio updates and performance commentaryDevelop and execute strategic product and business development initiatives informed by ongoing market and competitor research, including analysis of investor needs, peer strategies, investment vehicles, fundraising activity and performanceLead the preparation of transaction-specific marketing and due diligence materials for co-investment opportunities and support related investor engagementDevelop content and presentation materials for investor meetings, annual meetings, conferences and other client engagementsProvide guidance and oversight to junior team members and review work product for accuracy, clarity and consistencyQualifications:Bachelor’s degree requiredAt least six years of relevant professional experience in investor relations, product management, business development or client service within private credit, secondaries, private equity or other alternative investment strategiesPrior investment banking or leverage finance experience preferredFINRA Series 7, 63 and SIE licenses required (or ability to obtain within 3 months from start date)General Requirements:Exceptional attention to detail, with a high priority placed on accuracy, consistency and organizationAbility to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and represent the Firm in a professional mannerStrong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to analyze complex data, identify key trends and translate findings into actionable insightsStrong problem-solving capabilities, including the ability to research issues, evaluate alternatives and recommend solutionsAbility to set priorities, manage multiple workstreams and monitor both individual and team deliverables against demanding deadlinesDemonstrated initiative and a strong work ethic, including proactively addressing projects, anticipating needs and identifying opportunities to improve processesDemonstrated success working in a collaborative, team-oriented environmentHighly proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and WordProficient with Salesforce and IntralinksReporting RelationshipsManaging Director, Head of Product Management and Investor Relations, Credit SecondariesCompensationThe 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.$175,000 - 220,000The 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.