Ares Management · 3 months ago
Sr. Associate, Global Asset Servicing
Los Angeles, CA - Century City
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $115K/yr
3+ years expAres Management is an alternative asset manager seeking a Senior Associate to join its Investment Operations team in Los Angeles. The role involves servicing loans, overseeing reconciliations related to servicing activities, and ensuring accurate processing of asset types while coordinating with various stakeholders.
Asset ManagementBusiness DevelopmentCreditFinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Assist in reviewing daily position reconciliations to ensure accurate loan balances are being reflected in all systems
Proactively research, resolve and prevent all cash and par breaks with custodian banks and third-party administrators
Assist with the daily management and operation of the reconciliation process including cash, par and non-custody reconciliations with both custodian bank and paying agents across all funds
Direct fund administrators and custodian banks on appropriate processing and review/reconcile processing output for accuracy while looking for root cause issues
Review legacy standard operating procedures and update where necessary to reflect current-day steps and systems
Work with internal teams on vendor processes identified for more efficient processing in-house for Loan Operations
Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly KPIs to track trends and workflow issues
Maintain high standard of quality controls
Influence and participate in decisions on policies/procedures designed to ensure compliance with internal, legal, and regulatory policies and ensure changing business requirements are met
Work with all internal and external stakeholders to improve and enhance Recon team workflows
Contribute ideas and recommendations to improve process efficiencies and increase risk mitigation
Participate in meetings representing the Loan Operations and Recon teams and participate in department initiatives such as system enhancements, off hours testing and new business conversions as necessary
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance or other business related discipline
Minimum of 3-6 years of experience in high quality, global capital markets or investment management firms with expertise in Investment Operations and Asset Servicing related functions
Ability to learn loan servicing process in Wall Street Office and Black Mountain (Allvue), Everest, Geneva, and/or IVP data management platforms
Understanding of basis accounting theories
Ability to learn new concepts quickly
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
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 and automation oriented individual, 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
Preferred
Experience in Investment Operations in any of middle office or back-office functions
Prior experience with an alternative asset manager preferred broader asset management experience preferred
Loan Operations and corporate actions experience in private/middle market loans ideal
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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