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Ares Management · 16 hours ago

Vice President, Fund Launch, Onboarding and Wind Down

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$180K/yr - $220K/yr

10+ years exp

Ares Management is a leading global alternative investment manager, and they are seeking a Vice President to join the Fund Launch, Onboarding and Wind-Down team in their New York office. The VP will be responsible for strategic oversight and operational excellence in project management for fund launches and wind downs, overseeing junior team members and collaborating cross-functionally to support business growth.

Asset ManagementBusiness DevelopmentCreditFinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Establish FLOW policies, procedures, and governance

Drive global standardization of processes across Ares

Responsible for management of junior team members

Project Manage complex fund launches and wind downs using a standardized checklist

Understand requirements depending on fund type (Commingled, SMA, Co-Invest, etc.) and Jurisdiction (e.g. US, Cayman, Luxembourg, etc.)

Coordinate activities amongst stakeholders – including the Ares investor relations, legal, finance and accounting, operations, compliance, and tax teams, as well as certain third-party service providers

Execute on projects to help enhance processes, provide cross-platform visibility, and improve upon datasets

Lead pilots and rollouts for new workflows and technologies

Suggest enhancements, automation, and other technology or tools to deliver a seamless experience to our internal stakeholders and external investors

Qualification

Fund StructuresData ManagementProject ManagementExcel ProficiencyWorkflow SoftwareAnalytical MindCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationOrganizational SkillsTime Management

Required

10+ years of relevant work experience with private alternative funds, including project management experience

Prior experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, and managing external relationships

Proven ability to design, document and improve workflows and processes

Demonstrated ability to drive consensus among a diverse array of interests and priorities

Strong proficiency in Excel (e.g., complex formulas), PowerPoint, and Word (e.g., advanced formatting)

Experience with workflow and project management software

Experience with Microsoft SharePoint, Project, Visio, Salesforce, PowerBI, and Power Automate

Dependable, great attitude and energetic, excellent interpersonal skills, team-oriented with an effective ability to collaborate with others, strong work ethic, and strong client service orientation

Highest degree of integrity, motivation, and intellectual curiosity

Superior communication skills (verbal and written) and a demonstrated ability to analyze and summarize complex information to create content for a diverse audience

An analytical mind and an entrepreneurial spirit, with a keen interest to learn, to problem solve, and to conceive and implement new ideas to increase efficiencies and improve processes

Outstanding organizational skills

Excellent time management skills, including the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and competing demands, often under pressure to meet challenging deadlines

A demonstrated ability to research and leverage resources to accomplish goals and produce results

Comfort in dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty in a dynamic and fast-paced environment