Vice President, Government Affairs

Ares Management Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 185,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision plans

401(k) with company match

Flexible Savings Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Ares Management Corporation is seeking a Vice President to join its Government Affairs team in New York. The role focuses on building out the government affairs function, monitoring policy developments, shaping viewpoints, and engaging with policymakers to advocate for the firm's interests.

Ideal candidates will have 8-12 years in government affairs or regulatory work within financial services, strong writing and communication skills, and the ability to coordinate cross-functionally with

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degrees preferred in relevant fields.
• 8–12 years of experience in or with legislative, regulatory, or executive branch agencies.
• Experience in government affairs for financial services.
• Experience writing/ bringing to bear comment letters, drafting legislative language, and policy viewpoints.
• Strong understanding of financial services policymakers and relationships.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to build consensus across diverse views.
• High integrity, ethical standards and ability to handle sensitive matters.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess the impact of policy developments relevant to Ares and the investment industry.
• Develop viewpoints and engage in advocacy on behalf of the firm.
• Execute government affairs function strategy with leadership input.
• Prepare briefing and presentation materials for engagements with policymakers, regulators, investors and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Communications, IR and other teams to align government affairs with firm objectives.
• Represent Ares at meetings with government officials and events.
• Provide oversight of external government affairs resources and assist portfolio company matters as needed.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Policy analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Public policy advocacy

Financial services knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MPA

MPP

MBA

JD

CFA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

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 Description Ares Management Corporation is looking to hire a Vice President to join its Government Affairs team. The position will be an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic self-starter to help build and maintain Ares’ Government Affairs function. The Government Affairs function plays a crucial role in advancing the mission and objectives of Ares and our investors by engaging with policymakers across the globe, staying ahead of and responding to legislative and regulatory developments, and driving thought leadership and advocacy. The Vice President of Government Affairs will play a crucial role in building out the Government Affairs function. In this role, the ideal candidate will be responsible for executing on our policy agenda through monitoring policy developments, developing Ares viewpoints, and engaging in advocacy on behalf of the firm. We are looking for a self-directed individual who is a strong written and verbal communicator, is excited to partner with others and can work cross-functionally to execute on aligned priorities.

Reporting relationships Reports to: Managing Director, Head of Government Affairs Primary functions and essential responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Partner with the Head of Government Affairs in executing the Government Affairs function strategy Monitor and assess impact of policy developments relevant to Ares and the alternative investment management industry Anticipate and assess opportunity, change, and potential risks in the legislative, regulatory, and political realms Shape legislative, regulatory, and administrative policies affecting the alternative investment industry Coordinate, participate in and manage Ares’ membership with trade groups Prepare briefing and presentation materials for engagements with policymakers, regulators, investors and other stakeholders Provide technical recommendations on legislative and regulatory proposals, collaborating closely with other teams to ensure alignment of views across the firm Represent Ares at meetings with government officials or staff, related events, and other relevant forums Collaborate closely with the Communications and Public Investor Relations teams, as well as other internal teams to ensure alignment between government affairs strategies, external communication and Ares’ overall objectives Provide oversight and direction for external government affairs resources, where appropriate From time to time, assist with portfolio company matters involving government stakeholders

Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s Degree is required MPA, MPP, MBA, JD, CFA preferred Experience and Skills Required: 8-12 years of relevant experience working in or with legislative, regulatory, or executive branch agencies Prior experience in government affairs for financial services Prior experience writing and contributing to comment letters, drafting legislative language, and developing policy viewpoints for financial services Detailed understanding of and relationships with financial services policymakers Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word General Requirements: Extensive policy, advocacy, and analytical expertise Superior written and verbal communication skills and a demonstrated ability to create content for specified audiences Demonstrated ability to drive consensus among a diverse array of interests and priorities Exceptional client service orientation and ability to collaborate cross functionally Outstanding organizational skills with strong attention to detail Strong time management and prioritization skills Good judgment in terms of escalating issues vs. solving problems independently Comfort in dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty in a dynamic and fast-paced environment Proven ability to learn quickly, display flexibility and adaptability Political awareness, discretion and demonstrated ability to manage sensitive and high impact matters Highest degree of integrity and ethics Reporting Relationships

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. $185,000-$250,000 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.

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.