Product Manager, Legal & Compliance Systems

Location: New York
Product Manager, Legal & Compliance Systems page is loaded## Product Manager, Legal & Compliance Systems locations:
New York, NY:
Los Angeles, CA - Century Citytime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 12 Days Agojob requisition :
R6519###
* 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 dynamic and motivated Technology Product Manager to join our growing Legal & Compliance Technology team. This individual will play a critical role in driving the development and implementation of technological solutions that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our Legal and Compliance functions. The ideal candidate will work closely with stakeholders to define, track, and execute key projects, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives.

They will act as a strategic liaison between business strategy, operations, and technology teams, designing and managing products that support organizational goals. This role requires a proactive mindset to identify opportunities for improvement, leverage innovative technologies, and ensure seamless integration of systems and processes. The Product Manager will be responsible for the full product lifecycle—from ideation and design through implementation and post-launch support—while collaborating with cross-functional teams including IT, Legal, Compliance, and external vendors.

A strong background in product management, particularly within technology, legal and compliance domains, is essential, along with exceptional leadership and communication skills. The successful candidate will also prioritize and implement product and system enhancements to drive operational efficiency, with a primary focus on Legal & Compliance product offerings.#
** PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Provide product expertise, and support for initiatives related to product development, Legal & Compliance operational and process improvements, vendor management, product documentation, and/or system releases.
* Collaborate with the Legal & Compliance team members on technology roadmap and ongoing deliverables;
Proactively manage demand and competing priorities.
* Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in managing, designing, and implementing existing and new systems. This includes capturing business requirements, designing technical solutions, and working with internal and external partners to deliver stable solutions.
* Act as the "keeper (and communicator) of the vision" to translate the product strategy and vision developed with business stakeholders into scalable and operational technology deliverables.
* Lead and deliver executive reporting and other data-driven deliverables, with a focus on providing appropriate content, context, and structure in a precise and timely manner.
* Collaborate with other product owners and operational and technology teams to manage dependencies and priorities.
* Coordinates with other stakeholders, such as data and IT architects, to align product and platform architectures and capabilities according to agreed-upon goals.
* Leverage software development best practices - from design, requirement gathering, analysis, deployment, testing methodologies, change management, and production support.
* Oversee cross-functional teams and vendor/consulting resources.#
** QUALIFICATIONS
* ** Minimum of 8 years of technology experience in portfolio or corporate compliance, covering Asset Management (Alternatives preferred).
* Bachelor's or higher degree – Background in technology preferred.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Adaptable and able to work in a changing environment.
** Experience

Required…