Head of M&A Technology

** PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
** Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing M&A Technology Integration team with clear roles, responsibilities, and career paths.
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* QUALIFICATIONS:

**** Education*
* ** Experience Required
** 12+ years of progressive technology leadership experience, with at least 5 years of experience within Financial Services, with demonstrated success operating in complex, regulated environments.

Demonstrated experience leading multiple end-to-end technology integrations for mergers and acquisitions, spanning due diligence, Day 0 / Day 1 readiness, post-close stabilization, and longer-term platform consolidation.

Broad, working knowledge of enterprise infrastructure and integration architecture, including cloud platforms, identity and access management, data integration patterns, security controls, and resiliency considerations.

Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in highly matrixed organizations, influencing senior executives, functional technology leaders, and business stakeholders without direct authority.

Proven experience managing external consulting and systems integration partners, including defining scope, setting outcomes, governing delivery, and ensuring accountability for results.
** Skills & Attributes
** Enterprise technology leader with the ability to set direction, make complex trade-offs, and drive execution across multiple concurrent initiatives.

Strong people leader with a demonstrated ability to build, mentor, and retain high-performing teams, foster accountability, and develop future leaders.

Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business implications, risks, and decisions. The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus. Note, the range takes into account a broad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role.

The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings. Ares U.S. Core Benefits include Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans; 401(k) program with company match;
Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA);
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 for parking and transit.

Ares offers a number of additional benefits including access to a world-class medical advisory team, a mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry, a mindfulness and wellbeing app, financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor, new parent leave, reproductive and adoption assistance, emergency backup care, matching gift program, education sponsorship program, and much more.

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) is a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across the credit, real estate, private equity and infrastructure asset classes. We seek to provide flexible capital to support businesses and create value for our stakeholders and within our communities. By collaborating across our investment groups, we aim to generate consistent and attractive investment returns throughout market cycles.

As of September 30, 2025, Ares Management's global platform had approximately $596 billion of assets under management(1) with more than 4,200 employees operating across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. For more information, please visit .Ares Management LLC (together with its related operating and administrative subsidiaries, “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.(1) As of September 30, 2025. AUM amounts include funds managed by Ivy Hill Asset Management, LP., a wholly owned portfolio company of Ares Capital Corporation and registered investment adviser.
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