Ares Management · 10 hours ago
Vice President, Global Asset Servicing (Investment Operations)
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$170K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expAres Management is a leading alternative asset manager committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment. They are seeking a Vice President to oversee global asset servicing functions, manage relationships with fund administrators and custodians, and drive process improvements across the investment operations team.
Asset ManagementBusiness DevelopmentCreditFinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Lead the Global Asset Servicing team, streamlining manual processes and implementing scalable workflows
Serve as the primary escalation point for asset servicing inquiries and high risk breaks; proactively identify and address root causes
Oversee fund administrators, identify recurring issues, and collaborate and implement long term solutions
Evaluate and integrate innovative industry tools to enhance operational efficiency
Drive automation and accuracy through project leadership and process improvement initiatives
Analyze daily reconciliations between internal systems and third parties to resolve systemic issues
Coordinate asset servicing audit requests with internal and external auditors, consultants, and regulatory bodies (e.g., SEC)
Prepare and present asset servicing KPIs to senior leadership and stakeholders
Maintain rigorous quality control standards and gather feedback to continuously improve workflows
Collaborate with finance, offshore partners, deal teams, investment accounting, middle office, treasury, and trustees to ensure seamless communication and issue resolution
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance or other business related discipline
Minimum of 10+ years of experience in high quality, global capital markets or investment management firms with expertise in Investment Operations and Asset Servicing related functions
Experience in Investment Operations in any of middle office or back-office functions
Strong knowledge of bank loans primarily with the willingness to cross train and learn various asset classes
Must have experience with loan servicing process in Wall Street Office
Understanding of basis accounting theories
Loan Operations and corporate actions experience in private/middle market loans mandatory
Experienced with a diverse set of investment vehicles such as Institutional Separate Accounts, SMA/Limited Partnerships, Open-End Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds and UCITs, CLOs, and complex fund structures
Ability to extract meaningful information from extensive research and analysis to effectively present facts and findings in a digestible format, a keen eye for attention to detail
A self-directed individual with a can-do attitude, willing to work in an energetic, collaborative, and fast-paced environment, proactive in nature, and a proven ability to resolve issues with minimal supervision
Proven outstanding communication (written and verbal), presentation, documentation, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
A hands-on approach and ability to synthesize business operations and talent needs
Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and competing demands
High accuracy and detail orientation
Good judgment in terms of escalating issues vs. solving problems independently
A solutions-oriented, self-starter and ability to see the big picture
Comfort in dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
Ability to be flexible in terms of hours to coordinate with team members across various time zones
An analytical mind and a passion/interest in bringing new ideas to increase efficiency of existing processes
Dependable, great attitude, highly motivated and a team player
Strong Leadership Skills
Preferred
MBA, CFA and/or CPA preferred but not required
Prior experience with an alternative asset manager preferred broader asset management experience preferred
Preferred experience with Black Mountain (Allvue), Everest, Geneva, and/or IVP data management platforms
Hedge fund, Credit or Private Equity experience is a plus
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
Company
Ares Management
Ares Management is an alternative asset manager focusing on credit, private equity, and real estate.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.4B2025-10-29Post Ipo Equity· $1.5B
2025-01-09Post Ipo Equity· $2.3B
2024-10-09Post Ipo Debt· $750M
Leadership Team
Michael Arougheti
Director, Co-Founder & Current CEO
Antony Ressler
Co-Founder, Director and Executive Chairman
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