Analyst, Americas Relationship Management Operations

Job Description

Ares Management is seeking a new Operations Analyst to join our Americas Relationship Management team in support of the Head of Americas Relationship Management. This position will cover a workload including both ongoing responsibilities to run existing processes as well as project leverage (coordination of information flow, research, budget tracking, analytics, materials prep, events, conferences, logistics, roadshows, etc.).

Ares is a flat, flexible, and dynamic organization. The firm fosters a culture of collaboration, entrepreneurialism, integrity, and partnership, both internally amongst colleagues and externally amongst clients and other stakeholders. The Ares team operates with a growth mindset, communicates transparently, and cultivates a high-performance and results-oriented environment.

Primary Functions and Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Americas Relationship Management in initiatives across all platforms of Ares Management. 
• Maintain and optimize the Americas Relationship Management roadshow calendar. 
• Organize and prepare for investor meetings, including writing and consolidating prep notes, coordinating meetings, creating agendas, scheduling tours, and ensuring that all materials are prepared in a timely manner.
• Work closely with leadership of the Relationship Management team to execute and manage certain processes.
• Proactively facilitate information flow for the broader Global Client Solutions (‘GCS’) team, working closely with all sub-groups including GCS Operations, Global Conferences & Events, Investor Operations, Strategic Partnerships, Quantitative Research, RFP, as well as Regional and Channel Marketing Teams across North America. 
• Assist in developing and implementing new workflows utilizing technology to improve current processes.
• Create Americas Relationship Management offsite presentations.
• Assist with the compilation and distribution of fund-focused factsheets and resources across GCS and Investor Relations / Product Management teams.
• Plan and manage prospective client and existing client events for the Americas Relationship Management team; responsibilities include pre-event organization, budget management, onsite execution, attendee data management, senior management liaison, final cost analysis, etc.
• Perform research on potential investors including public and corporate pensions, endowments and foundations, investment managers, insurance companies and family offices to determine key targets for global coverage by Relationship Management team.
• Perform analysis on existing investor base to identify opportunities to cross sell across the platform.
• Work with Investor Operations, Global Conferences & Events, and Investor Relations/ Product Management teams to streamline and centralize processes across different groups.

Qualifications

Education: 

• A bachelor’s degree is required, preferably with a major in Economics, Political Science, Finance, General Business or Management, and outstanding academic achievement.

Experience & Skills Required:  

• 1-3 years of related experience in investment / wealth management, business management / strategy, accounting, or financial services, preferred.
• Outstanding communication, writing and interpersonal skills.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook. 
• Proficiency in CRM technology such as Salesforce is strongly preferred.
• Strong work ethic and a high level of integrity. Flexibility and adaptability to shift priorities quickly in a fast-paced environment.  

Reporting Relationships

Compensation

$80,000 - $100,000

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.