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 new Associate to join the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team. The DEI Associate will partner with the Principal, DEI Business and Investment Process Lead to advance and embed DEI into Ares’ Investment Platform processes and decision-making. The Associate will cover a workload which includes both on-going responsibilities and project-based work (research, materials creation, stakeholder and project management, etc.) across both Ares’ DEI and broader Corporate Sustainability and Responsible Investment initiatives. See Ares’ 2023 DEI Report and Sustainability Report for more information.
Reporting relationships
Reports to: Principal, DEI Business and Investment Process Lead
Supervises: n/a
Primary functions & responsibilities
In partnership with the Principal, DEI Business and Investment Process Lead (B&IP), the Associate will be expected to:
Support management of DEI Champions to drive action and accountability on our DEI objectives
Support DEI engagements with portfolio companies, investment professionals, clients and external stakeholders as needed
Lead creation of internal / external materials for board presentations, DEI B&IP workstreams, and client meetings
Conduct benchmarking analysis and action plans for Ares’ improvements in DEI integration
Conduct research and communicate findings on industry trends and frameworks, in addition to ad hoc deep-dive research topics
Support the maintenance and enhancement of Ares’ DEI capabilities, including staying abreast of industry trends and regulations, and engaging with industry associations
Manage operational responsibilities for the pillar including preparation and minutes for key meetings
Partner with the DEI team to develop resources and support other special projects as needed
Qualifications
Education:
Experience Required:
Passion for DEI, ESG, and/or impact investing, with an entry level understanding of (or strong appetite to learn about) DEI data, frameworks, reporting, and industry best practices
Minimum 4 years of work experience in a professional work environment
Prior experience in Financial Services, Consulting or Impact Investing is preferred
Prior experience with data analytics and data visualization is preferred
Strong proficiency in PowerPoint and Word; proficiency in Excel
General Requirements:
Requires strong work ethic, flexibility, excellent communication, writing and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical and written / verbal communication skills, including synthesizing research and concepts into actionable insights and investor-facing deliverables in a timely manner
Comfort navigating ambiguity
Team-oriented and organized, with the proven ability to proactively manage multiple projects with a broad range of stakeholders to deliver results in a dynamic environment
Accountable, with a strong sense of ownership and attention to detail
A self-directed individual with a can-do attitude, willing to work in an energetic, collaborative, and fast-paced environment
Reporting Relationships
Principal, DEI Business and Investment Process Lead
Compensation
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.
$100,000-$120,000
The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings. Ares U.S. Core Benefits include 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), and Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit.
Ares offers a number of additional benefits including access to a world-class medical advisory team, a mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry, a 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.
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.
