Associate, Product Development & Client Services, Australia at Ares Management Corporation

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Management, Client Servicing, Communication, Relationship Building, Project Management, Market Analysis, Attention to Detail, Integrity, Self-Motivation, Problem Solving, Data Collection, Confidentiality, Team Collaboration, Regulatory Knowledge, Investment Strategies, Wealth Management

Industry

Financial Services

Description

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 Role Summary: This position will be a key member of Ares Wealth Management Solutions (AWMS) supporting product management and client servicing functions in Australia and New Zealand. This role will work directly with senior management across Australia and Asia Wealth Management Solutions teams on a variety of product initiatives, serving as the primary point of contact for investors to ensure the product management and client servicing requirements are met with high quality specification. The candidate will work with the Head of AWMS Australia and New Zealand, the Head of Product Management Asia and various global teams to build out the Australia and New Zealand product platform that drives AWMS to its long-term growth and development in Asia Pacific. Company Overview: Ares Management Corporation manages $546billion in total AUM across credit, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and secondary solutions. Ares Wealth Management Solutions focuses on capital raising across product types through wealth management channels, while also working directly with teams across the organization to develop and structure products for global private wealth clients. With a team of more than 120 professionals and backed by the power and scale of the firm’s platform, AWMS represents one of the most resourced wealth distribution and client service teams in the alternative industry. AWMS’ mission is to provide advisors and their clients access to innovative, solutions-oriented investment opportunities across the firm’s platform of industry leading credit, private equity, real estate, infrastructure and secondaries strategies. Through our range of institutional and retail structures, coupled with excellent client service and educational resources, they help investors diversify their portfolios with private market solutions that can deliver consistent, long-term growth. Primary Functions & Essential Responsibilities: Partner with Head of AWMS Australia and New Zealand and distribution team members to manage the Australia and New Zealand wealth solutions platform focusing on local product management and after-sales client servicing, in order to drive AWMS to its long-term growth in the region. Help identify market opportunities, developpe new products, manage and enhance existing ones Support AWMS Australia clients with the highest standards of client servicing from product onboarding to regular client queries. Build strong relationships and maintain regular communication and coordination with local and global AWMS and investment teams. Own and manage the relationships with funds’ third-party providers such as Responsible Entities, Administrators and Unit registry. Develop and manage project and product plans, timelines and budgets as appropriate. In conjunction with the distribution team conduct regular status update meetings with clients and platforms contacts and proactively address any concerns to ensure client expectations are properly managed. Create and update fund due diligence documents on a periodic basis and manage incoming RFPs and other ad-hoc requests. Stay up to date with industry and regulatory trends, share market knowledge and best practices with internal and external stakeholders to ensure AWMS is best positioned in relation to products it offers. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or international equivalent in Business, Finance, Engineering, Economics, or related field with exceptional academic credentials. 3+ years of product management and client servicing experience, Australia and New Zealand experience preferred. Prior product management and client servicing experience in Alternative Investments or Wealth Management firms preferred. Exceptional written and verbal communication, and the ability to build rapport and establish trust with both internal and external stakeholders. Self-motivated and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Attention to detail and ability to maintain confidential information. Impeccable integrity and trustworthiness. Reporting Relationships Partner, Head of Asia Wealth Management Solutions There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active. 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 March 31, 2025, Ares Management's global platform had approximately $546 billion of assets under management(1) with more than 4,100 employees operating across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. For more information, please visit www.aresmgmt.com. 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 March 31, 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.

Responsibilities

The role involves managing the Australia and New Zealand wealth solutions platform, focusing on product management and client servicing. The candidate will work closely with senior management and various teams to enhance product offerings and ensure high-quality client service.