Associate, Government Affairs

Ares Management Corporation•Arlington, VA

6d•$100,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Ares is looking to hire a highly motivated, detail-oriented team player to join its Government Affairs team in its Arlington or New York City office. The Government Affairs function plays a crucial role in advancing the mission and objectives of Ares and our investors by engaging with policymakers across the globe, staying ahead of and responding to legislative and regulatory developments, and driving thought leadership and advocacy. The Associate will play a crucial role in supporting our growing Government Affairs function. In this role, the ideal candidate will be responsible for executing on our policy agenda through monitoring policy developments, preparing materials (presentations, written responses, talking points and other analysis) and providing other critical research and support for internal and external engagement. The role supports key strategic priorities for the firm and provides a high degree of visibility to senior management and external stakeholders. We are looking for a self-directed individual who is a strong written and verbal communicator, is excited to partner with others and can work cross-functionally to execute on aligned priorities. We have a strong preference for an outgoing individual with an analytical mindset and related work experience in management consulting, investment management, investment banking, equity research or related fields. The individual would have the potential opportunity to be promoted and gain additional government relations responsibilities over time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree is required
At least 3+ years of experience in management consulting, investment management, investment banking, equity research or related industry fields.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Superior written and verbal communication skills and a demonstrated ability to create content for specified audiences
Ability to engage with senior stakeholders across a variety of contexts
Commercial mindset with an appreciation for how policy impacts investment outcomes
Exceptional client service orientation and ability to collaborate cross functionally in a matrixed, global organization
Proactive, entrepreneurial and intellectually curious
Attention to detail, placing a high priority on accuracy and organization
Problem solver with ability to research solutions and suggest resolutions
Strong time management, prioritization skills with the ability to synthesize complex information
Proven ability to learn quickly, display flexibility and adaptability
Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-stakes environments
Demonstrated experience working in a team environment with multiple tasks
Motivated with the ability to set priorities, multitask, and monitor own workload to meet aggressive deadlines
Political awareness, discretion and demonstrated ability to manage sensitive and high impact matters
Highest degree of integrity and ethics

Nice To Haves

Outgoing individual with an analytical mindset and related work experience in management consulting, investment management, investment banking, equity research or related fields.
Potential opportunity to be promoted and gain additional government relations responsibilities over time.

Responsibilities

Monitor and track policy developments relevant to Ares and the alternative investment management industry
Conduct both qualitative and quantitative analysis in support of strategic decision making
Prepare briefing and presentation materials for engagements with policymakers, regulators, investors and other stakeholders
Coordinate senior-level interactions with external stakeholders
Collaborate closely with the communications and investor relations teams, as well as other internal teams to ensure alignment between government affairs strategies, external communication and Ares’ overall objectives
Support other strategic projects / teamwide responsibilities