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
Primary functions and essential responsibilities
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Support cash forecasting activities, including borrowing, paydown, and capital call planning in partnership with Accounting teams.
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Investigate and resolve cash variances between internal trade systems and banking records.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, banking partners, lenders, and auditors.
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Assist with onboarding new clients and investment products through documentation, data validation, and cross-functional coordination.
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Enhance reporting and analytics capabilities through dashboards, forecasting tools, and employee-facing reporting packages.
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Participate in strategic initiatives, technology enhancements, and process improvement projects that drive business efficiency and improve the client experience.
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Manage debt facilities and oversee compliance and reporting requirements, ensuring timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual deliverables.
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Assist in producing ad hoc requests for limited partners, analysts, and investment teams, providing timely and accurate support.
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Prepare and oversee weekly cash management reporting for all funds, including current activity and expected settlements of capital calls and capital distributions.
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Manage administrator cash support requests, including the bank statements, investment notices, and other supporting documentation and any project related or ad-hoc work.
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Review, approve, and process vendor invoices and related cash payments in accordance with company policies and controls.
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Provide support for ad hoc requests from limited partners, analysts, and investment teams.
Qualifications
Education:
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BS/BA with major in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or related field with outstanding academic record
Experience Required:
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3-5 years of experience in treasury operations, cash management, accounting, or related functions within a leading investment management or capital markets firm.
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Strong understanding of financial statements, portfolio performance reporting, attribution analysis, and investment analytics.
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Knowledge of core accounting principles and financial concepts.
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Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
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Experience coordinating with and managing relationships across third-party service providers and external partners.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize and present complex information clearly.
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Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and competing demands simultaneously.
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Strong organizational, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
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Experience with data analytics and reporting tools such as Anaplan, Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, or similar platforms.
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Familiarity with Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Agents, and other AI-powered tools for workflow automation, process optimization, and operational support.
General Requirements:
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Proven ability to collaborate effectively with remote and geographically dispersed teams.
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Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, as well as strong PowerPoint and Word skills.
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Strong client-service mindset with the ability to tailor communications and content for diverse audiences.
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Solutions-oriented and resourceful self-starter who exercises sound judgment, balances independent problem-solving with appropriate escalation, and embraces ambiguity.
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Demonstrated integrity, intellectual curiosity, entrepreneurial mindset, and passion for driving innovation and operational efficiency.
Reporting Relationships
Associate Vice President, Co-Investment
Legal
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.