Ares Management · 3 hours ago
Managing Director, Head of Data and AI
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$375K/yr - $425K/yr
20+ years expAres Management is a leading firm focused on investment and asset management, and they are seeking a Managing Director to lead their Data and AI strategy. This role is responsible for defining and delivering a cohesive vision for data and artificial intelligence that supports the firm's investment platform and operational capabilities.
FinanceProperty & Casualty InsuranceProfessional ServicesAsset ManagementBusiness DevelopmentCreditFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Define and own the multi-year enterprise Data and AI strategy, aligned to Ares’ investment priorities, growth objectives, and operating model
Establish a clear point of view on how data and AI drive investment alpha, operational leverage, client experience, and risk transparency
Translate firm strategy into a coherent portfolio of data platforms, AI capabilities, and data products, with clear business outcomes and success metrics
Act as the executive steward for Data and AI across the firm, ensuring alignment, consistency, and strategic focus
Serve as the firm’s executive owner of enterprise data, accountable for data quality, consistency, lineage, and trust
Lead Master Data Management (MDM) across all critical domains (e.g., legal entities, issuers, securities, funds, clients, products, properties), spanning institutional and wealth management businesses
Establish and enforce enterprise data governance frameworks, including stewardship models, ownership accountability, data policies, and standards
Partner closely with Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Operations to ensure data platforms support regulatory, reporting, and control requirements globally
Define the firm’s AI vision and adoption strategy, balancing innovation with control, transparency, and responsible use
Oversee enterprise AI enablement, including governance models for model usage, vendor tools, and internally developed capabilities
Lead firm-wide build-vs-buy decisioning for AI technologies, ensuring alignment with long-term strategic differentiation
Ensure AI solutions are embedded across investment workflows, operations, legal, compliance, and corporate functions with measurable outcomes
Provide executive oversight for enterprise Data and AI platforms, ensuring architectural coherence, scalability, and alignment with firm priorities
Partner with the Head of Data and AI Engineering to ensure delivery excellence while maintaining strategic separation between vision, outcomes, and execution
Collaborate with Infrastructure, Security, Architecture, and Application leadership to ensure platforms meet requirements for resilience, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance
Hold engineering organizations accountable for outcomes while empowering autonomy in execution
Lead complex, cross-functional transformation initiatives where data and AI are central enablers
Define KPIs and success metrics tied to business impact, not just platform delivery
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on the art of the possible with data and AI
Represent Data and AI at executive committees, governance forums, and partner discussions
Build and lead a world-class Data and AI leadership team, spanning strategy, governance, products, and enablement
Foster a culture of data-driven decision-making, accountability, and innovation across the firm
Develop talent and succession plans to support long-term capability building
Serve as a visible senior leader championing responsible, effective use of data and AI
Qualification
Required
20+ years of progressive experience in data, analytics, and technology leadership roles
Significant experience leading enterprise Data and AI functions within large, complex, regulated financial services organizations
Proven ability to operate at the C-suite and Partner level, influencing strategy and driving enterprise change
Demonstrated success owning data governance, MDM, and AI enablement at scale
Strong foundational understanding of modern data and AI architectures, sufficient to set direction and evaluate trade-offs
Experience governing cloud-based data platforms and AI ecosystems (Azure preferred)
Deep appreciation for enterprise architecture, security, data governance, and regulatory expectations
Strong judgment in evaluating emerging AI technologies and vendor platforms
Bachelor's degree required
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Engineering, Computer Science, or quantitative background strongly 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
H1B Sponsorship
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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
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