Position Summary

The candidate will have a variety of responsibilities and will work in close coordination with various Ares business lines, primarily with regards to the product sales strategy and ongoing product support for existing strategies in the private wealth distribution channel.

‍

‍

Primary Duties

• Provide ongoing support and key real-time product, investment and market updates to sales teams working with advisors, investment teams, portfolio managers and other key stakeholders on a global basis with a focus on EMEA and APAC
• Work across AWMS business functions including Marketing, Sales, Client Services and Private Wealth Partnerships to support product initiatives
• Liaise across Ares’ investment businesses assisting in the evolution of product strategy, messaging (including content creation), and support
• Market research and competitor analysis

‍

‍

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 2-5 years’ experience in investment banking, asset management, consulting, or wealth management
• Strong analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills
• Interest and knowledge of financial markets and investment asset classes
• Desire to work in a team environment and ability to cultivate strong relationships
• Demonstrated ability to write effectively and strong communication and presentation skills
• Superior organizational skills
• Familiarity with markets, securities, investment strategies and the relevant regulatory framework
• Strong judgment
• Striving for excellence and driven to contribute to the company’s success
• Strong command of the full Microsoft Office suite (most notably Excel and PowerPoint)
• CFA Charterholder or progress towards a plus
• Outstanding record of academic achievement and professional accomplishment
• Language Skills - Preferably 1 of French, German or Italian, in addition to English

‍

Reporting Relationships

Managing Director, Head of Product Management