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 Management Corporation is looking to hire a Vice President to join its Government Affairs team. The position will be an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic self-starter to help build and maintain Ares’ Government Affairs function.

The Government Affairs function plays a crucial role in advancing the mission and objectives of Ares and our investors by engaging with policymakers across the globe, staying ahead of and responding to legislative and regulatory developments, and driving thought leadership and advocacy.

The Vice President of Government Affairs will play a crucial role in building out the Government Affairs function. In this role, the ideal candidate will be responsible for executing on our policy agenda through monitoring policy developments, developing Ares viewpoints, and engaging in advocacy on behalf of the firm.

We are looking for a self-directed individual who is a strong written and verbal communicator, is excited to partner with others and can work cross-functionally to execute on aligned priorities.

Reporting relationships

Reports to: Managing Director, Head of Government Affairs

Primary functions and essential responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Partner with the Head of Government Affairs in executing the Government Affairs function strategy
Monitor and assess impact of policy developments relevant to Ares and the alternative investment management industry
Anticipate and assess opportunity, change, and potential risks in the legislative, regulatory, and political realms
Shape legislative, regulatory, and administrative policies affecting the alternative investment industry
Coordinate, participate in and manage Ares’ membership with trade groups
Prepare briefing and presentation materials for engagements with policymakers, regulators, investors and other stakeholders
Provide technical recommendations on legislative and regulatory proposals, collaborating closely with other teams to ensure alignment of views across the firm

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

We are looking for a self-directed individual who is a strong written and verbal communicator, is excited to partner with others and can work cross-functionally to execute on aligned priorities.

Reporting relationships

Reports to: Managing Director, Head of Government Affairs

Primary functions and essential responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Partner with the Head of Government Affairs in executing the Government Affairs function strategy
Monitor and assess impact of policy developments relevant to Ares and the alternative investment management industry
Anticipate and assess opportunity, change, and potential risks in the legislative, regulatory, and political realms
Shape legislative, regulatory, and administrative policies affecting the alternative investment industry
Coordinate, participate in and manage Ares’ membership with trade groups
Prepare briefing and presentation materials for engagements with policymakers, regulators, investors and other stakeholders
Provide technical recommendations on legislative and regulatory proposals, collaborating closely with other teams to ensure alignment of views across the firm

Vice President, Government Affairs

Vice President, Government Affairs

Ares Management

Ares Management

Benefits

Ares Management