Senior Associate, Investment Operations

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing daily position reconciliations to ensure accurate loan balances are reflected in all systems
• Proactively research, resolve, and prevent cash and par breaks with custodian banks and third-party administrators
• Manage daily reconciliation processes including cash, par, and non-custody reconciliations across all funds
• Direct fund administrators and custodian banks on appropriate processing and review output for accuracy
• Update legacy standard operating procedures to reflect current-day steps and systems
• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly KPIs to track trends and workflow issues
• Contribute ideas and recommendations to improve process efficiencies and increase risk mitigation
• Participate in department initiatives such as system enhancements and new business conversions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a business-related discipline
• 5-8 years of experience in global capital markets or investment management
• Expertise in Investment Operations and Asset Servicing functions
• Strong understanding of basis accounting theories
• Experience with middle or back-office functions

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with an alternative asset manager
• Experience with loan servicing in Wall Street Office (WSO)
• Familiarity with data management platforms such as Black Mountain (Allvue), Everest, Geneva, or IVP
• Experience in private or middle-market loan corporate actions

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision plans
• 401(k) program with company match
• Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA) and Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Life and Disability insurance
• Mental health, mindfulness, and wellbeing app access
• Financial wellness benefits and education sponsorship programs

About the Company

Ares Management Corporation is a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across credit, real estate, private equity, and infrastructure asset classes. With approximately $644 billion of assets under management, Ares operates a global platform with over 4,400 employees across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East.