Principal - India Strategy and 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

Ares is seeking a Deputy Chief Operating Officer for our Mumbai office who has passion for leading teams that drive quality and productivity into world-class applications and services. This individual will be responsible for the growth and operations for Ares in Mumbai. This role will lead a talented and driven group of managers in the Mumbai office and is accountable for the short- and long-term growth of the office as well continuing to build and sustain the foundational capabilities that are required to attract and retain an organization of high-end operations professionals.

• Set the strategic vision for the India business and align it with the global objectives.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure that the India office models Ares' mission, vision, and values in all activities and interactions.
• Collaborate with global leaders to integrate the India operations with the broader organizational strategy.
• Develop strong branding for India business to attract best talent through employee engagement, industry recognition and social media visibility.
• Attract, retain, and develop top talent, foster a culture of continuous learning and upskilling.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with the operations and business environment.
• Drive innovation and growth initiatives to enhance the capabilities and services.
• Foster open and transparent communication within the India team and across the organization.
• Promote diversity and inclusion, create an environment where everyone feels valued and can contribute fully.
• Collaborate with India Leadership Team to understand needs and provide solutions, including converting and directing technology and process change across the center and company.
• Implement and improve program and resource management processes to measure, optimize, and drive critical management decisions.
• Implement and ensure compliance with global regulatory frameworks and processes.
• Mentor and develop managers and senior-level individual contributors.
• Execute the operational and organizational strategy for the India team based on KPIs, and drive the tracking, course-correction, and achievement of these KPIs.
• Research market trends and analyze competitor performance to develop effective sales strategies for India.
• Embed policy and governance frameworks to ensure effective risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Be aware of operational risks, legal and regulatory requirements, operating procedures and practices, and any impact of new technologies.
• Partner with HR and Chief Operation Officer, Ares India to solidify regional hiring needs and the relative prioritization of such needs.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• An advanced degree (such as an MBA) preferred.

Experience Required:  

• 15+ years of experience in Global Capability Center leadership role, preferably within sectors such as Banking & Financial Services, with at least 5+ years' experience in a senior leadership role.
• Knowledge of the complex India regulatory landscape & talent management.

General Requirements:

• Strong leadership background with team management and influence.
• Strategic mindset and high level of emotional intelligence.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership and make decisions; responsible for leading teams, team design, retaining and recruiting strong talent.
• Strong understanding of large complex organizations and how to navigate to deliver.
• Broad influence across functions and organizational levels and the ability to interact effectively with various stakeholders.
• Ability to demonstrate a deep understanding of the business, strategies, asset classes and associated workflows.
• Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge if the industry; successfully pushes the business objectives forward by aligning with stakeholders; ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple projects.
• Ability to present elements of business thought, strategies, and plans; presents ideas in a detailed, accurate and professional manner.
• Ability to understand the people and process dynamics of key constituents and maintains strong relationships to advance key priorities.
• Ability to present a business view on relevant functional strategies based on well-rounded analysis of key drivers, risks, and growth levers; continuously innovates in new areas while developing approaches; revenue opportunities.
• Demonstrated flexibility in leadership style to adapt to changing market conditions and organizational needs.
• Developed collaborative environments and built strong teams in prior roles that can work effectively across borders
• Deep understanding of the regulatory landscape and ensure compliance with local and international laws.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to adapt the style to suit the audience.

Reporting Relationships

Chief Information Officer, Ares and Chief Operations Officer, Ares India

There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.

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