Associate, Government Affairs

Job Overview

Ares is seeking a highly motivated, detail‑oriented team player for its Government Affairs team in Arlington or New York City. The associate will support the firm’s policy agenda by monitoring legislative developments, preparing presentations and briefing materials, and providing research and support for internal and external engagements. The role offers significant visibility to senior management and external stakeholders.

Reports to:

Vice President, Government Affairs

• Monitor and track policy developments relevant to Ares and the alternative investment management industry.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis in support of strategic decision making.
• Prepare briefing and presentation materials for engagements with policymakers, regulators, investors and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate senior‑level interactions with external stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with the communications and investor relations teams, as well as other internal teams to ensure alignment between government affairs strategies, external communication and Ares’ overall objectives.
• Support other strategic projects and team‑wide responsibilities.

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• At least 3+ years of experience in management consulting, investment management, investment banking, equity research or related industry fields.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills and ability to create content for specified audiences.
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders across a variety of contexts.
• Commercial mindset with an appreciation for how policy impacts investment outcomes.
• Exceptional client service orientation and ability to collaborate cross‑functionally in a matrixed, global organization.
• Proactive, entrepreneurial, and intellectually curious.
• Attention to detail, with a high priority on accuracy and organization.
• Problem‑solving ability with capability to research solutions and propose resolutions.
• Strong time‑management and prioritization skills; ability to synthesize complex information.
• Proven ability to learn quickly, display flexibility and adaptability.
• Comfortable operating in fast‑paced, high‑stakes environments.
• Demonstrated experience working in a team environment with multiple tasks.
• Motivated with ability to set priorities, multitask, and monitor own workload to meet aggressive deadlines.
• Political awareness, discretion, and ability to manage sensitive and high‑impact matters.
• Highest degree of integrity and ethics.

Salary: $100,000–$115,000 base; total compensation may include a discretionary performance‑based bonus.

Benefits include comprehensive medical/Rx, dental, and vision plans; 401(k) with company match; flexible savings accounts; health savings accounts with company contribution; life, long‑term, and short‑term disability insurance; employee assistance program; commuter benefits; and a broad range of wellness and family‑care programs.

Ares Management 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 or citizenship status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity and expression, transgender status, genetic information, status as unemployed, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Ares Management will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.