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 About Ares Wealth Management Solutions (AWMS) Ares Wealth Management Solutions (AWMS) oversees the product development, distribution, marketing and client management activities of investment offerings for the global wealth management channel. With a team of more than 90 professionals and backed by the power and scale of the Ares platform, AWMS represents one of the most resourced wealth distribution and client service teams in the alternatives industry. AWMS’ mission is to provide advisors and their clients access to innovative, solutions-oriented investment opportunities, across the Ares platform of industry leading credit, private equity, real estate and secondaries strategies. Through our range of institutional and retail structures, coupled with excellent client service and educational resources, we help investors diversify their portfolios with private market solutions that can deliver consistent, long-term growth. Position Summary This position is responsible for supporting the Ares Wealth Management Solutions (AWMS) Client Services team through data management and analytics, as well as technology initiatives for AWMS sponsored products. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to ensure data integrity throughout critical processing cycles, be a point of contact to the broader Client Services team for data requests, and collaborate on ways to streamline existing processes. Essential Job Duties: Coordinate monthly performance data publication with IT Lead the validation efforts of reoccurring processes such as purchases, distributions, commissions, and redemptions, resolve data discrepancies with Ares IT and/or the Transfer Agent, and act as liaison between client service and data teams. Assist with year end tax processes, validate accuracy of data reported by Transfer Agent, help assure tax form delivery, and be resource to AWMS Client Service team on tax related questions Facilitate AUM, DDQ, and other data requests from other AWMS teams. Identify areas of the business which could be improved and streamlined through the application of technology. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Position requires a Bachelor’s degree; a concentration in data analysis, finance or economics preferred. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Experience with data management tools such as Tableau, Alteryx, and Salesforce is a plus. Proven ability and strong desire to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment required. Ability to learn and utilize service provider technology systems and effective communication skills required to carry out data validation responsibilities. Highly organized, with a conscientious approach to work and dependability required. Role is a Non-FINRA licensed position. Reporting Relationships Associate Vice President, Shareholder Operations Project Management Compensation The anticipated rate for this position is listed below. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus. $55,000 - $75,000 The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings. Ares U.S. Core Benefits include Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans; 401(k) program with company match; Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA); Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution; Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance; Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit. Ares offers a number of additional benefits including access to a world-class medical advisory team, a mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry, a mindfulness and wellbeing app, financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor, new parent leave, reproductive and adoption assistance, emergency backup care, matching gift program, education sponsorship program, and much more. 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 March 31, 2024, Ares Management's global platform had approximately $428 billion of assets under management(1) with more than 2,900 employees operating across North 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 March 31, 2024. AUM amounts include funds managed by Ivy Hill Asset Management, LP., a wholly owned portfolio company of Ares Capital Corporation and registered investment adviser.