Senior Associate / Vice President, Real Estate Equity Asset Management

Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry. Job Description We are seeking a Senior Associate or Vice President to join our Residential / Living Asset Management team based in London. This individual will be responsible for driving value creation, operational performance, and disciplined execution across Ares’ Residential and Living portfolio across EMEA, including multifamily, student housing and other living strategies as applicable. Duties and Responsibilities: Develop and execute strategic asset management plans for a diverse portfolio of real estate investments across the living sectors in Europe. Focus will be on pan-European operational real estate, including involvement in backed management companies Coordinate debt workstreams, including refinancing of assets and any restructuring Lead conversations with JV partners to drive forward business plans Manage the disposal process, including leading all transaction execution workstreams Monitor and evaluate property performance, and market trends to identify opportunities for value enhancement and cash flow optimisation. Active review of any property management agreements / lease agreements / franchise contracts to ensure optimal strategy for assets / portfolios Implement and oversee property-level business plans including capital expenditure programs and operational strategies to maximize asset value and investor returns. Oversee quarterly business plan and valuation updates Assist in driving the multifamily asset management strategy across the business Collaborate closely with internal teams, including acquisitions, finance, legal and investor relations Qualifications / Requirements: 5+ years experience in real estate / finance from a private equity, investment management background Experience working in operational real estate asset classes Experience working on bank refinancings and debt restructurings Outstanding academic record from a top-tier university with a minimum 2:1 (or equivalent) Analytical and technical-minded, able to conduct operational analysis, with strong financial modelling skills required Hands-on, with the ability to be effective in a small and nimble team Excellent attention to detail Reporting Relationships Managing Director, Real Estate Equity Asset Management There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active. Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) is a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across the credit, real estate, private equity and infrastructure asset classes. We seek to provide flexible capital to support businesses and create value for our stakeholders and within our communities. By collaborating across our investment groups, we aim to generate consistent and attractive investment returns throughout market cycles. As of December 31, 2025, Ares Management's global platform had approximately $623 billion of assets under management(1) with more than 4,200 employees operating across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. For more information, please visit www.aresmgmt.com. Ares Management LLC (together with its related operating and administrative subsidiaries, “Ares Management”) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, creed, sex, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity and expression, transgender status, genetic information, status as unemployed, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Ares Management will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. (1) As of December 31, 2025. AUM amounts include funds managed by Ivy Hill Asset Management, LP., a wholly owned portfolio company of Ares Capital Corporation and registered investment adviser.