Product Manager, Treasury Systems

Ares Management • New York, NY

429d • $180,000 - $220,000

About The Position

Ares Management is seeking a Treasury Systems Product Manager to join the Deal & Order Management Systems team within the Technology & Information Security organization. This role involves overseeing the maintenance and enhancement of the Treasury Management System (TMS) and its integrations, working closely with corporate strategy, treasury operations, and technology teams to support the firm's treasury program. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of treasury management in alternative investments and will be responsible for leading various treasury functions, conducting business analysis, and collaborating with stakeholders to improve operational efficiencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Finance.
• 5+ years of relevant business analysis experience in the financial services industry.
• Prior experience with an alternative asset manager preferred; broader asset management experience required.
• Experience implementing or supporting a Treasury Management System such as Kyriba, GTreasury, Hazeltree, or SAP Treasury.
• Expertise in creating and using APIs (REST) and understanding data transfer nuances between systems.
• Ability to understand database schemas and querying data using SQL.
• Knowledge of loans, bonds, equities, structured products, FX spots/forwards, and derivatives and their trade lifecycle.
• Experience managing system integrations with other financial systems.
• Experience building reports in PowerBI or Tableau.
• Knowledge of automation and workflow management for wire and funding approvals.
• Experience with Agile project management methodology.
• Experience supporting and troubleshooting SWIFT messages.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience using Power Apps and Power Automate to streamline data centralization and storage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Treasury & Cash Management function supporting the Treasury Management System (TMS) across treasury operations and F&A groups.
• Run business analysis and facilitate requirements gathering sessions for implementations, integrations, and system upgrades.
• Engage with business stakeholders to evaluate their needs, clarify requirements, and design solutions.
• Collaborate with internal technology groups and vendors to implement system integrations between the TMS and other platforms.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert for the TMS and associated workflows, providing best-practice guidance.
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes and operational efficiencies.
• Maintain and support the SWIFT gateway architecture and message delivery processes.
• Create and maintain data mapping flow charts and integration architecture diagrams.
• Assist in the product rollout and upgrade process, tracking issues and resolutions.
• Provide post-rollout and day-to-day product support as needed.
• Build, maintain, and execute project plans across the TMS landscape.
• Keep stakeholders updated on project and milestone progress in coordination with the Corporate Strategy team.
• Establish strong working relationships with business and development teams for application support and adoption.
• Participate in sprint and release planning discussions, supporting QA/UAT, user training, and change management processes.

Benefits

• Commuter assistance
• Health savings account
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Matching gift program
• Adoption assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees