Senior Associate, Internal Audit

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.

• Support the AI audit coverage strategy, including risk assessments and recommendations to strengthen risk mitigation.
• Provide practical guidance for assessing AI risks across audit projects.
• Engage stakeholders to ensure AI risks are appropriately identified, assessed, and documented.
• Stay current on AI technologies, ethical considerations, and regulatory requirements to inform audit coverage.
• Partner with Technology, Risk, Privacy, Legal, and other stakeholders to support AI audit planning and execution.
• Identify audit process improvements to increase productivity, efficiency, and contribution to economic profit without compromising effectiveness.
• Leverage and advocate for the use of technology across the audit function, with a particular emphasis on data analytics.
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to develop use cases and integrate automation into control testing.
• Identify and evaluate risks and assess the adequacy, effectiveness, and compliance of internal controls.
• Assess control effectiveness and deliver high-quality audit findings and recommendations.
• Demonstrate strong judgment and sound decision-making.
• Identify and communicate existing and emerging business risks and significant issues in a timely and proactive manner.
• Exhibit strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Execute responsibilities accurately, efficiently, and proactively.
• Maintain all organizational and professional ethical standards.
• Conduct quarterly risk and fraud assessments based on input from management, external auditors, and external factors to support the development of quarterly audit plans.
• Pursue professional development opportunities, including internal and external training and participation in professional associations.
• Maintain independence and objectivity in all audit activities.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of business areas, processes, and supporting functions.

• Strong experience with data analytics and comfortable with manipulating large data sets.
• Experience in developing/validating/auditing of AI/ML Models.
• Subject matter expertise in auditing and enterprise risk management concepts (e.g., risk assessment/prioritization, process & internal controls, root cause analysis).
• Understanding of local and globally significant regulatory requirements pertaining to AI.
• Understanding of the operation of financial markets, financial instruments and strategies.
• 5 years of internal audit experience in the Financial Services Industry with an emphasis in the Investment Management industry.
• Strong managerial skills, written and verbal communication skills, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiastic/ self-motivated/ strong interest in learning/ effective under pressure and willing to take personal responsibility/accountability.
• Related certifications (CPA, CA, CIA or similar) preferred.

Head of Internal Audit

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.

$125,000 - $155,000

• 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
• Access to a world-class medical advisory team
• Mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry
• 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…