Senior Associate, Product Owner and Data Strategy

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 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 150 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, infrastructure 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. Role Overview Ares is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join our Sales Enablement and Technology Strategy team as a Product Owner and Data Strategy Senior Associate. This role is pivotal in driving adoption and mastery of sales technology platforms across our global distribution teams, while also playing a key role in advancing our AI strategy and roadmap. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical training expertise, sales enablement insight, and strategic thinking to empower our teams and enhance productivity. Key Responsibilities Technology Training & Adoption Design and deliver training programs for platforms including Salesforce, Tableau, Allego, and AI tools. Lead onboarding sessions and ongoing training for new features and updates. Develop interactive learning materials (videos, documentation, modules) tailored to diverse roles and regions. Track user adoption and proficiency, identifying gaps and improvement opportunities. Sales Enablement Integration Collaborate with Sales Enablement to align technology training with broader sales initiatives. Translate platform updates into actionable training plans in partnership with agile development teams. Serve as the primary contact for technology adoption strategies, ensuring alignment with business goals. AI Strategy & Roadmap Execution Support the rollout and training of AI-driven tools and agents across sales and support functions. Partner with internal stakeholders to identify AI use cases and integrate them into the AI strategy and roadmap. Monitor AI adoption metrics and provide feedback to refine the roadmap and strategy. Support & Continuous Improvement Maintain a repository of self-service training resources and FAQs. Gather feedback to continuously improve training effectiveness. Analyze usage trends and drive engagement with underutilized tools. Qualifications 5 years of experience in technology training, sales enablement, or related roles. Proven expertise in Salesforce, Tableau, Allego, and AI platforms (certifications preferred). Strong ability to simplify complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Experience in measuring training effectiveness and user adoption. Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Passion for innovation and driving strategic initiatives Reporting Relationships Compensation The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus. Note, the range takes into account a broad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role. $135,000 - $155,000 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, 2025, Ares Management's global platform had approximately $546 billion of assets under management(1) with more than 4,100 employees operating across North America, South 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, 2025. AUM amounts include funds managed by Ivy Hill Asset Management, LP., a wholly owned portfolio company of Ares Capital Corporation and registered investment adviser.

Salary : $135,000 - $155,000