Job Description
About Ares Wealth Management Solutions
Ares Management is one of the largest alternative investment managers in the world. Backed by the power and scale of the Ares platform, Ares Wealth Management Solutions (AWMS) oversees product development, distribution, marketing and client servicing efforts for the global wealth management channel. 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 infrastructure 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 seek to deliver consistent, long-term growth.
Position Summary
This role presents a unique opportunity to build deep expertise in private markets and gain broad exposure to AWMS’s product suite. The Product Marketing Associate will lead marketing strategy and execution for one of our real estate product sets, overseeing the creation and maintenance of marketing collateral.
Success in this position calls for a well-rounded product marketer with strong strategic thinking, content development skills, and a collaborative mindset. The Associate will partner closely with the Real Estate Team, Legal & Compliance, Private Wealth Partnerships, Channel Marketing and Digital Marketing to ensure materials are accurate, aligned, and impactful.
Additional opportunities include supporting broader marketing initiatives and gaining hands-on experience in launching new funds, contributing to a an evolving product landscape in AWMS.
Ideal for someone eager to sharpen product positioning skills and thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, this role offers meaningful ownership and visibility across the organization.
Essential Duties
Organize and lead the marketing launch efforts for new real estate offerings, including creation of launch project plans, brochures, presentations, launch emails & webinars
Manage quarterly performance and portfolio data updates across the suite of real estate marketing collateral
Partner with channel marketing to create and package product campaigns for distribution through partner firm channels
Collaborate with our Private Wealth Partnership team to submit product collateral to partner firms for review and approval
Oversee the compliance and legal approval process for real estate materials, ensuring timely incorporation of feedback and required revisions
Conduct competitive research to deepen product knowledge and integrate industry best practices into marketing materials
Support additional marketing initiatives and responsibilities as assigned
Collaborate with the digital marketing team to understand performance of real estate marketing campaigns and identify ‘next best steps’ and future optimizations.
Develop additional marketing campaigns and ad-hoc collateral to support ongoing education and sales objectives as needed
Leverage technology to solve problems, increase effectiveness, and scale our efforts
Required Skills
3+ years of experience in product marketing or a related function, preferably within the financial services industry
Strong understanding of investment products and the broader financial markets
Proven ability to craft compelling product narratives and develop original content across various formats
Exceptional project management skills with a detail-oriented mindset and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
Experience navigating compliance and regulatory review processes to ensure marketing materials meet required standards
Familiarity with B2B marketing, including direct engagement with sales teams and a solid grasp of the distribution process
Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills to collaborate across internal teams, external partners, and vendors
Comfortable working independently and within cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with marketing technology platforms and project management tools is a plus
Reporting Relationships
Principal, MarketingCompensation
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.
$105,000 - $120,000
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.
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What We Do
Ares Management Corporation is an international real estate financing company.
