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Ares Management · 12 hours ago

Senior Associate, Product Owner - Analytics & Data Strategy, Wealth Management

Denver, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$135K/yr - $155K/yr

5+ years exp

Ares Management is a company driven by its core values and committed to fostering a welcoming work environment. They are seeking a dynamic professional to define and execute the analytics and data strategy for Ares Wealth Management Solutions, ensuring insights are trusted and timely while partnering with various teams to drive growth through data-driven decisions.

Asset ManagementBusiness DevelopmentCreditFinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Establish a multi‑year analytics strategy aligned to WMS priorities, covering the full stack: Platforms → Data Integration → Reporting → Intelligence (AI/ML); convert it into a quarterly roadmap with outcomes and KPIs

Prioritize the portfolio (dashboards, models, signals, and data products) using a clear intake and governance process; socialize trade‑offs with stakeholders

Lead WMS data management by partnering with Ares IT and vendors to establish an ownership model, data contracts, lineage, access controls, SLAs, and data quality rules

Partner with Tech/IT to modernize pipelines and metadata

Own the backlog and development for key analytics products (e.g. advisor segmentation, coverage optimization, campaign attribution, and sales activity efficacy)

Drive self‑service BI—define certified data sources, semantic layers, and standards so teams can answer 80% of questions without analyst handoffs

Introduce pragmatic ML/AI where it moves the needle (propensity models, lead scoring, opportunity recommendations, content personalization); measure incremental lift and adoption

Partner with enterprise AI and Data programs to tap shared capabilities while tailoring for WMS use

Publish monthly newsletter “Insights that matter.”

A signed‑off analytics strategy and operating model, with a live quarterly roadmap and published OKRs

Critical WMS datasets have owners, SLAs, DQ monitors, and a visible backlog

2–3 priority insight products in production with >60–75% monthly active use from target personas; measurable improvements in seller focus (time-on-selling), coverage, or conversion

Certified semantic layer(s) powering the top WMS dashboards; ad‑hoc requests decrease as reuse increases

Qualification

Analytics strategyData management frameworksSalesforceTableauSQLAlteryxData BricksPython/ML workflowsPassion for innovationSimplifying technical conceptsWealth management knowledgeAI/ML operationalizationCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsCollaborative mindsetPresentation skills

Required

5+ years of experience in roles across analytics, data product management, or data strategy (financial services or B2B distribution preferred)

Hands-on expertise with Salesforce, Tableau, Data Bricks, Alteryx and SQL (certifications preferred); familiarity with Python/ML workflows a plus

Experience implementing data management frameworks: data ownership, quality rules, semantic layers, lineage, and access models

Strong ability to simplify complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Passion for innovation and driving strategic initiatives

Preferred

Wealth/asset management domain knowledge (advisor ecosystems, platforms, alternatives distribution, pipeline attribution)

Experience operationalizing AI/ML in go-to-market motions (lead scoring, next-best-action, content optimization)

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

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Ares Management is an alternative asset manager focusing on credit, private equity, and real estate.

Founded in 1997

Los Angeles, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.aresmgmt.com

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