Ares Management
Senior Associate, Wealth Management Solutions

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Job Description
This position is a hybrid of ongoing global client service and also exposure to new product onboardings. Ares Wealth Management Solutions (“AWMS”) is a leading global platform focused on expanding individual investors’ access to Ares’ leading private markets capabilities, by way of innovative investment solutions, educational resources, and long-term partnerships.
The candidate will be assisting the firm’s strategic objectives related to building a European fund range and high levels of ongoing client service.
Primary Functions & Essential Responsibilities
- Onboarding and servicing of new and existing wealth client relationships
- Ensure that the required agreements are in place with all key strategic partners
- Operate at the highest levels of ongoing client service and operational support
- Provide broad support to the global AWMS team and the various strategic projects that are being worked on
- Participate in development of appropriate product structures to meet AWMS & our clients’ needs, including design of fund operational models
- Assist with the onboarding of new products and initiatives globally with both internal and external teams
- Assist with oversight of key fund service providers (e.g. fund admins, investment managers, data providers etc.)
- Ongoing assessment of the ever-changing regulatory landscape to ensure AWMS is best positioned in relation to servicing our clients
- Build and maintain strong network across the firm to facilitate collaboration with Product Management, Client Service, Investment Operations and other groups.
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Education/Certification
Undergraduate degree preferred (or relevant experience)
Required Knowledge
- Alternative investment products and services knowledge a plus
- Demonstrative experience in onboarding of distributors and assisting in negotiation of associated agreements
- Good Strong knowledge of investor dealing, and operational models for distribution platforms
- In-depth understanding of global wealth management and its corresponding distribution channels (including investment platforms)
- Strong experience of processing distributor fees (e.g. placement fees, servicing fees, rebates)
- Excellent product knowledge (SICAVs, Cayman Funds, AIFs, ELTIFs etc)
- Strong regulatory knowledge (AIFMD 2, PRIIPS etc.) and associated implications for product design and ongoing management
- Strong knowledge of marketing rules across geographies (EMEA, APAC)


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Required Experience
- Minimum 5 years experience in asset management
- Global distribution model understanding
- Strong knowledge and experience of leading distribution / placement / platform agreement negotiations
- Distribution and/or placement agreement knowledge
Skills/Abilities
- High energy, enthusiasm and drive
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Problem solver with ability to research solutions and suggest resolutions
- Takes initiative and has a strong work ethic
- Highly motivated with the ability to set priorities, multi-task and monitor own workload to meet aggressive deadlines whilst catering to demands across EMEA and APAC time zones
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