Ares Management · 2 hours ago
Vice President, Event Management (Wealth Management Solutions)
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$150K/yr - $175K/yr
7+ years expAres Management is a leading firm in wealth management solutions, and they are seeking a Vice President of Event Management to oversee the strategy and execution of high-impact events. This role involves managing logistics, vendor relationships, and ensuring exceptional client experiences across various events and sponsorships.
Asset ManagementBusiness DevelopmentCreditFinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end planning and delivery of industry, Ares hosted, and partner-hosted events, including strategy/planning, logistics, onsite operations, and post event reconciliation
Identify new & creative event engagement opportunities to help grow the business & drive increased revenue for AWMS
Manage venue sourcing, contracting support, catering, room setup, transportation, hospitality, and client experiences
Develop timelines, run of show plans, and ensure seamless onsite execution across high touch, multi venue events
Maintain centralized event calendars, standardized briefs, and planning documentation
Willingness and ability to travel domestically as needed
Manage event budget tracker & events calendar
Manage Cvent builds, invitations, registration flows, attendee communications, and dashboards
Ensure accurate attendee tracking, RSVP management, and CRM/Salesforce data in partnership with Technology Innovation team
Produce post event reporting, performance summaries, and lead distribution workflows
Support event budget oversight, vendor coordination, contract processing, and invoice management
Manage signage, branded materials, swag inventory, shipping logistics, and vendor records
Partner with Sales & Distribution, Channel Marketing, Global Conferences & Events, Investment Leadership, Product Management, Corporate Communications, and senior stakeholders to ensure alignment and exceptional client delivery
Communicate event goals, risks, and key themes to leadership; act as a trusted liaison across teams
Qualification
Required
7-10 years of event planning and execution experience
Strong project management and prioritization capabilities, with the ability to lead multiple deadline driven workstreams in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to excel under pressure while maintaining exceptional quality standards
Proven ability to research effectively and leverage available resources to meet objectives
Proficiency in Cvent
High PC literacy with strong skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
High accuracy, detail orientation, and consistency of output
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to develop high quality content
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage, influence, and partner with key stakeholders
Strong client service orientation with a commitment to delivering polished, high touch experiences
Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and integrity
Solutions oriented self-starter with creativity, initiative, and the ability to see the big picture
Sound judgment in determining when to escalate issues versus solving problems independently
Analytical mindset with a passion for improving processes and driving operational efficiency
Self motivated, proactive, and accountable for work quality and deadlines
Highly resourceful collaborator with strong time management skills
Dependable team player with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and commitment to continuous improvement
Ability to work independently while contributing to a cohesive team environment
Preferred
Experience in alternative investments, asset management, or wealth management industries preferred
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
Recent News
2026-01-13
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