Associate Vice President, Enterprise Risk Management Position Available In New York, New York

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 Summary Ares is seeking an Associate Vice President (AVP) with subject matter expertise in operational resilience and business continuity to join our Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) team. Within ERM, we are committed to executing robust risk management strategies in support of the firm. This role offers a dynamic and multifaceted work environment, characterized by extensive interaction with various groups and a diverse range of projects. The AVP will be core to developing and implementing a comprehensive business continuity and operational resiliency framework for the firm. This involves close collaboration with ERM and Resilience team members, as well as cross-functional partnerships to ensure the successful delivery of all components of the firmwide BCP framework. Additionally, the candidate will play a key role in other risk-related initiatives, including Third Party Risk, Crisis Management, Incident Response, and operational risk.

Primary Functions and Essential Responsibilities Responsibilities:

Collaborate with senior leadership to design and implement governance frameworks for business continuity activities Develop comprehensive business continuity plans at multiple levels, including enterprise-wide, regional, individual business departments, and functions Design and organize training and testing of business continuity plans Coordinate with key stakeholders to design, maintain and test incident response plans and playbooks Conduct detailed reviews of events to remediation Conduct Business Impact Analysis “BIA”, data analysis and dashboard reporting Manage records of business continuity and resiliency in systematized risk databases Collaborate with senior leadership to establish risk tolerance levels and recovery objectives for operational resiliency Stay informed on industry trends to enhance business continuity and operational resilience programs Produce dashboard reports and presentations for business continuity and operational resilience Assist senior team members with operational risk and vendor risk program activities including operational risk assessments, due diligence reviews and ongoing monitoring

Qualifications Education:

Bachelor’s degree Certifications such as Certified Business Continuity Professionals (CBCP) are a plus but not required

Experience and Skills Required:

5-7+ years of relevant experience Familiarity with Operational Resilience, Business Continuity Planning and/or risk management Industry experience from a financial services or investment / wealth management organization is advantageous Experience with Third Party Risk Management and/ or Operational Risk Frameworks is a plus Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word Preferred proficiency with technical risk systems such as Salesforce and advanced visual analytics tools such as Tableau or PowerBI Other required skills and attributes Exceptional organizational, documentation, analytical, presentation, and communication skills (both written and verbal). Strong time management and proven ability to manage competing priorities effectively. Desire and capability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, often requiring quick solutions to complex problems. Outstanding interpersonal skills and a strong client focus. Dependable, highly motivated, and a team player. Analytical mindset with a passion for innovation, bringing new ideas to enhance the efficiency of existing processes. Willingness to take on new projects and learn new skills. Ability to extract and present meaningful information from extensive research and analysis, with a keen eye for detail. Reporting Relationships Principal, Enterprise Risk Management 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. 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. Ares Management Corporation (

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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.