Ares Management · 6 days ago
Product Manager, Legal & Compliance Systems
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$190K/yr - $210K/yr
8+ years expAres Management is a leading firm focused on collaborative and responsible investment strategies. They are seeking a dynamic Technology Product Manager to drive the development and implementation of technological solutions for their Legal and Compliance functions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and enhancing operational efficiency.
Asset ManagementBusiness DevelopmentCreditFinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Provide product expertise, and support for initiatives related to product development, Legal & Compliance operational and process improvements, vendor management, product documentation, and/or system releases
Collaborate with the Legal & Compliance team members on technology roadmap and ongoing deliverables; Proactively manage demand and competing priorities
Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in managing, designing, and implementing existing and new systems. This includes capturing business requirements, designing technical solutions, and working with internal and external partners to deliver stable solutions
Act as the 'keeper (and communicator) of the vision' to translate the product strategy and vision developed with business stakeholders into scalable and operational technology deliverables
Lead and deliver executive reporting and other data-driven deliverables, with a focus on providing appropriate content, context, and structure in a precise and timely manner
Collaborate with other product owners and operational and technology teams to manage dependencies and priorities
Coordinates with other stakeholders, such as data and IT architects, to align product and platform architectures and capabilities according to agreed-upon goals
Leverage software development best practices - from design, requirement gathering, analysis, deployment, testing methodologies, change management, and production support
Oversee cross-functional teams and vendor/consulting resources
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 8 years of technology experience in portfolio or corporate compliance, covering Asset Management (Alternatives preferred)
Bachelor's or higher degree – Background in technology preferred
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Adaptable and able to work in a changing environment
8+ years of Legal & Compliance technology domain experience as a business analyst or product manager
Working knowledge of investor, fund, and investment lifecycle, specifically related to regulatory and compliance oversight
Experience in the Legal domain is required – working knowledge of some of the workflows covering matter and spend and matter management, Legal entity management, Side letter management etc
Experience in the Compliance domain is a plus – working knowledge of some of the workflows covering Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Transaction Monitoring, Know Your Customer (KYC), Conflicts Checks, Regulatory Reporting, etc
Experience with one or more (or comparable) Legal & Compliance platforms such as Simple Legal, GEMS, Ontra, Red Oak, ComplySci, Globa Relay etc
Track record of successfully implementing Legal & Compliance systems and taking end-to-end ownership of deliverables
Strong background in technology process mapping, end-user journey mapping, and detailed requirements gathering
The ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, adjust to changing priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
The ability to lead collaborative working groups of multiple disciplines, manage project timelines and budgets, and drive results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage data and insights to drive decision-making and continuous improvement
Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external partners, vendors, and consultants within the finance and technology industry
Ability to manage challenging workflow in-fast paced, dynamic organization, managing multiple assignments in a deadline-driven environment
Strong sense of ownership and accountability
Inquisitive and committed to continual improvement/learning
Organizational skills, demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and lead deliverables to completion
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization and influence decision-making
Ability to be flexible in terms of hours to coordinate with team members across time zones
Comfort in dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty in a dynamic environment
Dependable, great attitude, highly motivated, and a team player
Ability to resolve issues with minimal supervision
Strong strategic thinker and problem solver
Exceptional attention to detail
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
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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
Recent News
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