Ares is seeking an Associate Vice President (AVP) to join our Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) team in New York. The AVP will help administer and scale our ERM program, working closely with ERM team members and collaborating cross‑functionally to implement and deliver all components of the enterprise risk framework.Responsibilities Implement and enhance robust risk processes and tools as part of the enterprise risk framework.Partner with investment and business operations teams across the platform to assist with risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring of key enterprise risk exposures.Monitor, analyze, and report on key counterparty risk metrics.Develop risk response plans for selected risks in collaboration with various stakeholders.Automate existing manual processes by creating tools and technology solutions.Conduct detailed reviews of internal/external risk events and summarize lessons learned.Maintain the internal risk database, produce dashboard reporting, prepare meeting materials, and support ad‑hoc initiatives.Stay informed on industry trends, developments, and leading practices to advance the ERM program.Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field from an accredited university.Experience: 5–7 years of relevant work experience in investment management, banking, or financial services consulting.Strong understanding of the alternative investment management business, risks, and trends.Strong understanding of enterprise risk management concepts (risk identification and measurement, risk appetite and limits, risk mitigation and response).Strong understanding of credit, counterparty, liquidity, and market risks and metrics.Experience with Tableau, Power BI, or SQL is a plus.General Requirements Strong organizational, documentation, analytical, presentation, and communication skills (written and verbal).Ability to work in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment, often requiring rapid solutions to complex problems.Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing demands with strong time‑management and prioritization skills.Self‑directed with a can‑do attitude, proactive, adaptable, and able to resolve issues with minimal supervision.Analytical mindset and passion for increasing efficiency of existing processes.Strong judgment in raising issues versus solving problems independently.Excellent client focus and strong social skills.Dependable, highly motivated, strong work ethic, and high level of integrity.Willingness to take on new projects and learn new skills.Compensation The anticipated base salary range for this position is $145,000 – $165,000 per annum. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance‑based bonus.Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.401(k) program with company match.Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA) and 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.Access to a world‑class medical advisory team and a mental health app with coaching, therapy, and psychiatry.Mindfulness and well‑being app, financial wellness benefit with a financial advisor, new parent leave, reproductive and adoption assistance, emergency backup care, matching gift program, and education sponsorship program.Ares Management LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, creed, sex, age, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status, genetic information, status as unemployed, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.#J-18808-Ljbffr