Vice President, AWMS Strategy & Product Development

Ares Wealth Management Solutions (AWMS) oversees the product development, distribution, marketing, and client management activities of investment offerings for the global wealth management channel. With a team of more than 150 professionals globally and backed by the power and scale of the Ares platform, AWMS represents one of the most resourced wealth distribution and client service teams in the alternatives industry.

This candidate will lead the evaluation and execution of strategic initiatives across AWMS with a specific focus on product development and financial analysis. This role will work directly with AWMS senior leadership while also liaising with key stakeholders across all verticals of the firm including corporate strategy, finance and accounting, credit, real assets, private equity and secondaries. This position will play a critical role in the development of new investment products, analysis of new markets and distribution channels, and strategic initiatives across the US, EMEA and APAC.

• Perform detailed financial modeling and analysis that forms the basis of key strategic decision‑making.
• Partner with internal teams to develop new products and implement efficient operating models to support them.
• Conduct industry research, monitor market activities and analyze peers’ corporate strategies and performance.
• Develop presentations for AWMS senior management for both internal and external use (mainly via PowerPoint).

• 5+ years in investment banking, management consulting, private equity, corporate finance or wealth management.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and interpersonal skills.
• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented and able to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High integrity, trustworthiness and ability to maintain confidential information.
• Outstanding record of academic achievement and professional accomplishment.
• Professional designations or active progress toward designations such as CFA, CIMA or equivalent is a plus.

Reporting to the AWMS senior leadership team, this role will also collaborate closely with corporate strategy, finance and accounting, credit, real assets, private equity and secondaries teams.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $175,000 - $210,000. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance‑based bonus.

AWMS offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 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)
• Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit

Additional benefits include a world‑class medical advisory team, a mental health app with coaching, therapy and psychiatry, a mindfulness and wellbeing app, financial wellness benefit with access to a financial advisor, new parent leave, reproductive and adoption assistance, emergency backup care, matching gift program and education sponsorship program.

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) 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.