Vice President, Product Development & Client Services, Wealth Management So at Ares Management Corporation

Tokyo, , Japan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Development, Client Services, Sales Support, Client Onboarding, Client Servicing, Sales Material Development, Due Diligence, Business Development, Collaboration, Communication, Investment Strategies, Market Intelligence, Relationship Management, Problem Solving, Organizational Skills, Presentation Skills

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 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. Role Overview: Serve as a “bridge” between AWMS Tokyo Sales and Product Management, engaging in a wide range of responsibilities from Sales Support, Product Development, Client Onboarding and Client Servicing. While the role is primarily focused on the three areas outlined below, active involvement in other initiatives is also expected. Responsibilities: Product Development and Sales Support Assist with new product development needs for local incorporation in Japan either by Ares or with Ares distribution partners. Also provide support when promoting new products to distributors/asset managers Client Services Onboarding of new clients and new funds for distribution in Japan, ranging from assisting with DDQ forms, liaising and organisation between local Asset Managers and Distributor Brokerage partners and Ares internal functions such as legal, compliance, IR and marketing to ensure smooth execution of distribution agreements and other contractual arrangements. Product Specialist client servicing: Provide clients with in-depth information on the products introduced by Sales, thereby promoting our product offerings more effectively than ever. Act as the primary point of contact for client inquiries, liaising with overseas product teams, the IR team, and the Tokyo product team. Deliver high-value responses to inquiries addressed to WMS, effectively serving as a key contact point for distributors after they have adopted our products. Sales Material Development: Take a leading role in preparing sales materials related to products offered by WMS Tokyo, as well as feeder fund presentation at the time of product adoption. Bridge client needs with our IR department to ensure the delivery of highly value-added materials. Additional Responsibilities: Participate in promotional activities and events related to product adoption, working closely with the Sales team on planning and execution. Actively engage in due diligence processes conducted by distributors and feeder fund managers at the time of adoption. Support efficient business development by collaborating with Sales to gather industry intelligence and information on major distributors. Reporting Relationships Managing Director, 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 serving as a bridge between AWMS Tokyo Sales and Product Management, focusing on product development, client onboarding, and client servicing. Responsibilities include assisting with new product development, onboarding new clients, and providing in-depth product information to clients.