Product Manager, Finance Technology

Ares Operations•Los Angeles, NY

About The Position

The Product Manager, Finance Technology is a senior role within the Global Technology organization, responsible for owning and driving product strategy, roadmap, and delivery for core fund and investment finance technology capabilities. This role sits at the intersection of Finance, Technology, and Investments, with a strong focus on fund accounting, investment finance workflows, and financial data across the investment lifecycle. The Product Manager will act as the primary face of finance technology initiatives for assigned domains, partnering closely with senior Finance stakeholders, technology teams, and external service providers to deliver scalable, high-impact solutions. The ideal candidate brings deep domain experience within asset management finance, strong product management discipline, and a working understanding of modern financial technology platforms. This individual will be comfortable translating complex finance concepts into clear product requirements, identifying opportunities for automation and reporting, and driving continuous improvement across finance operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science , Engineering, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field
8+ years of product management experience within the asset management industry (alternatives preferred) with a strong focus on fund accounting, investment finance, or finance technology.
Demonstrated experience in a Product Manager, Product Owner, or Business Analyst role supporting finance or investment technology platforms.
Strong understanding of fund accounting processes, fund structures, and the end-to-end investment lifecycle across alternative asset classes.
Hands-on experience with fund accounting platforms such as Geneva (or comparable systems) and experience working with large third-party fund administrators.
Working knowledge of fund waterfall models, allocations, carried interest, and fee calculations; experience with Anaplan or similar financial modeling platforms is strongly preferred.
Experience collaborating with engineering teams on system enhancements, integrations, and data-driven solutions.
Experience owning or contributing to API-based integrations, data models, and cross-system workflows within complex enterprise environments.
Strong understanding of data engineering concepts and finance systems integration, including ETL processes, data warehousing, and reporting platforms.
Strong finance domain expertise combined with disciplined product management skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, with the confidence to engage senior Finance professionals.
Ability to translate complex finance concepts into clear, structured product requirements.
Analytical mindset with a focus on data quality, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
Proactive problem-solver with an eye for automation and continuous improvement.
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment with multiple stakeholders and dependencies.
Expertise in Agile project management methodologies, with hands-on experience managing sprints, backlogs, and iterative delivery cycles.