Vice President, Credit Secondaries, Investor Relations & Product Management

Ares Management Corporation•New York, NY

1d•$175,000 - $220,000•Onsite

About The Position

Ares is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented and experienced professional to join its Credit Secondaries Product Management and Investor Relations Team in the New York office as a Vice President. The role provides leadership across product development, fundraising, marketing strategy and ongoing investor relations for Ares Credit Secondaries funds, separately managed accounts and co-investment opportunities. The Vice President will work closely with senior management and investment professionals, oversee investor materials, respond to investor inquiries and support strategic business development initiatives. The position calls for strategic thinking, investment acumen, commercial judgment, relationship-management capabilities, and exceptional written and verbal communication. The Vice President is expected to work independently and accountably, manage multiple complex workstreams, communicate complex investment concepts, and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. The role also provides guidance and oversight to junior team members. The position reports to the Managing Director, Head of Product Management and Investor Relations, Credit Secondaries. It is based in Ares’ New York office. The anticipated base salary range is $175,000–$220,000, and total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least six years of relevant professional experience in investor relations, product management, business development or client service within private credit, secondaries, private equity or other alternative investment strategies.
FINRA Series 7, 63 and SIE licenses required, or ability to obtain them within three months from the start date.
Exceptional written and verbal communication, commercial judgment and relationship-management skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information, understand investor objectives and establish credibility with institutional investors, consultants and senior stakeholders.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including the ability to analyze complex data, identify trends and translate findings into actionable insights.
Strong problem-solving skills, including researching issues, evaluating alternatives and recommending solutions.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple workstreams and monitor individual and team deliverables against demanding deadlines.
Demonstrated initiative, strong work ethic and ability to anticipate needs and identify process improvements.
Demonstrated success in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
Highly proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
Proficient with Salesforce and Intralinks.
Ability to communicate effectively across organizational levels and represent the firm professionally.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, consistency and organization.

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of private credit and/or secondaries; knowledge of other alternative investment strategies will also be considered.
Prior investment banking or leverage finance experience.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and ongoing maintenance of marketing and due diligence materials for Credit Secondaries vehicles, including private placement memorandums, pitch books, fact sheets, due diligence questionnaires and investor presentations.
Work with investors, relationship management professionals and senior Credit Secondaries team members to support fundraising, investor diligence and client servicing, including responding to proposals, questionnaires, data requests and other inquiries.
Lead quarterly and annual investor reporting for funds and separately managed accounts, collaborating with finance, accounting, portfolio analytics and investment teams on portfolio updates and performance commentary.
Develop and execute strategic product and business development initiatives based on market and competitor research, investor needs, peer strategies, investment vehicles, fundraising activity and performance.
Lead preparation of transaction-specific marketing and due diligence materials for co-investment opportunities and support related investor engagement.
Develop content and presentation materials for investor meetings, annual meetings, conferences and other client engagements.
Provide guidance and oversight to junior team members and review their work for accuracy, clarity and consistency.
Build effective working relationships across internal Ares teams and with investors, consultants and senior stakeholders.