Associate Vice President, ESG Data Operations

Ares Operations • New York, NY

1d • $150,000 - $175,000

About The Position

This individual will work closely with the business stakeholders in the various business lines mentioned previously and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) leads to provide solutions supporting ESG data needs, collection, and reporting. To be successful, the ideal candidate would have experience in thoughtful strategic planning around data integrity and governance with an ability to anticipate and respond to future business needs. The role requires a dynamic, adaptive, and versatile experienced hands-on professional to ensure best practices in a fast-paced rapidly growing environment.

Requirements

• Ability to be flexible in terms of hours to coordinate with team members across various time zones (primary offices, in NY, LA and London)
• An analytical mind and a passion/interest in bringing innovative ideas to increase efficiency of existing processes
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to build out business requirement documentation
• Strong Attention to detail
• Dependable, great attitude, highly motivated and a team player
• Strong excel skills required.
• Familiarity with institutional asset management research, trading workflows, and associated systems.
• Solid understanding of the data points associated with different asset classes.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in high quality, global capital markets or investment management firms with expertise in Data Operations
• Experience in Investment Operations, Fund Accounting, Information Technology or Software Development life cycle preferred with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently

Nice To Haves

• Experience connecting with third party APIs, SQL, or Python preferred but not required.
• Experience with Databricks and PowerBi preferred but not required
• Prior experience with an alternative asset manager preferred broader asset management experience preferred
• Hedge fund, Credit or Private Equity experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Data Governance: Establish and maintain robust data governance frameworks to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance across ESG datasets.
• ESG Data Strategy Alignment: Collaborate with ESG Data Strategy teams to define priorities and translate business requirements into actionable documentation.
• Data Output & Quality Assurance: Generate and review data output files for integrity and assurance; implement QA/QC checks to maintain high standards of data quality.
• Data Analysis & Insights: Perform analysis across diverse and large datasets; synthesize findings into clear, actionable insights and communicate recommendations effectively to stakeholders.
• Automation & Process Improvement: Drive automation of data workflows and reporting processes to enhance operational efficiency.
• Technology Partnership: Work closely with Technology teams to design and implement efficient, scalable solutions for ESG reporting needs.
• Support the implementation of new systems and upgrades to existing software, particularly in relation to data collection, data governance and process design.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees