VP​/Principal, Strategy, AIS

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.

Ares is currently searching for a highly motivated, diligent teammate to join as a full‑time VP/Principal in our Ares Insurance Solutions ("AIS") Strategy Group. AIS is our dedicated, in‑house team that seeks to provide asset management, origination, risk analytics, capital, and M&A services to insurance clients globally. The team currently manages ~$25Bn of AUM across a broadly diversified asset portfolio and is the investment manager, capital solutions provider and corporate development partner to Aspida, a leading U.S. life and annuity insurance and reinsurance company.

The AIS Strategy Group consists of investment professionals working directly with the heads of AIS and leaders across Ares to source, evaluate and implement upon our highest priority growth initiatives. Projects led by this group include management company acquisitions, minority investments, strategic partnerships, global expansion, and business development.

The Group Seeks To Strategically Deploy Ares, Aspida, And Third‑party Capital In Accretive Opportunities That Enhance Our Current Capabilities And / Or Expand Our Product Offerings. The VP/Principal Will Provide Support For The Sourcing, Evaluation And Execution Of Potential New Pivotal Initiatives For Ares Management And AIS. Key Role

Responsibilities Include:

• Performing detailed financial and market analysis that forms the basis for decisions on investments of the firm
• Developing complex Excel financial models
• Screening new investment opportunities
• Preparing investment committee memos and board presentations
• Analyzing investment performance including maintaining and updating financial models as well as keeping track of relevant current market activities
• Leading in investment closings and diligence
• Driving strategic projects for new business development initiatives across the AIS and the firm
• Additional duties include providing direct support as deemed necessary by senior management

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics or related field (MBA or CFA a plus)
• 6+ years of relevant investment banking, consulting, or principal investing preferably with focus on asset management / financial services or insurance
• Impeccable integrity and trustworthiness. The AIS Corporate Strategy Group is often required to work with sensitive information and a candidate must be willing and able to handle this information appropriately
• Self‑motivated with the ability to set priorities, multitask, and monitor own workload to meet deadlines
• High level of attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work well with limited supervision
• Private equity caliber drive and ability to work effectively in a collegial, fast moving, demanding, and dynamic environment
• Creative problem solver
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and Word

Reporting structure details are not provided in this posting. Please see additional information during the interview process.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $ - $. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance‑based bonus. 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 including comprehensive medical/Rx, dental and vision plans; a 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); commuter benefits; 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.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.