Associate, Investment Operations

Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values - Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy - and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry._

**Job Description**:
Primary responsibilities:
- Support activities for overnight monitoring of inputs to the cash management function (investment pipeline, currency balances, unsettled trading activity, etc.)- Tracking of non-investment related cash movements (contributions/withdrawals, fees, paydowns, etc.)- Ensure all cash transactions were accurately recorded; work with Banks to resolve and clear all cash account exceptions- Monitor inbound/outbound data feeds between Treasury Management System (TMS) and various systems- Works closely on cash forecasting helping to advise our FP&A and Accounting teams on borrowing, paydowns, capital calls, etc.- Help investigate cash breaks between our trade systems and the banks

Experience Required:
- Minimum of 4 - 6 years of experience in top tier, global capital markets or investment management firms with experience in Treasury Operations, Cash Management, and/or Accounting- Prior experience with an Alternative Asset, Fixed Income, Leveraged Loan preferred- Strong knowledge of liquidity forecasting and cash modeling- Experience with Hazeltree, Everest, Wall Street Office, Geneva, and/or IVP data management platforms preferred- Understanding of basic accounting theories- Experienced with a diverse set of investment vehicles such as Institutional Separate Accounts, SMA/Limited Partnerships, Open-End Mutual Funds, Closed-End Funds and UCITs, CLOs, and complex fund structures- Intermediate-level technical skills a bonus (VBA, SQL, Excel, Tableau, Power BI, etc.)

General Requirements:
- Ability to extract meaningful information from extensive research and analysis to effectively present facts and findings in a digestible format, a keen eye for attention to detail- A self-directed individual with a can-do attitude, willing to work in an energetic, collaborative, and fast-paced environment, proactive in nature, and a proven ability to resolve issues with mínimal supervision- Proven outstanding communication (written and verbal), presentation, documentation, and interpersonal skills- A hands-on approach and ability to synthesize business operations and talent needs- Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and competing demands- High accuracy and detail orientation- Good judgment in terms of escalating issues vs. solving problems independently- A solutions-oriented, self-starter and ability to see the big picture- Comfort in dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty in a dynamic and fast-paced environment- Ability to be flexible in terms of hours to coordinate with team members across various time zones- An analytical mind and a passion/interest in bringing new ideas to increase efficiency of existing processes- Dependable, great attitude, highly motivated and a team player- Familiarity with standard activities carried out by financial intermediaries such as investment banks, broker/dealers, Prime Brokers, etc- Knowledge of complex fund structures a plus- Corporate Finance knowledge a plus

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Senior Associate, Investment Operations