Associate, Government Affairs

Job Description

Ares is looking to hire a highly motivated, detail-oriented team player to join its Government Affairs team in its Arlington or New York City office.

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.

Primary Functions And Essential Responsibilities

• Monitor and track policy developments relevant to Ares and the alternative investment management industry
• Conduct both qualitative and quantitative analysis in support of strategic decision making
• Prepare briefing and presentation materials for engagements with policymakers, regulators, investors and other stakeholders
• Collaborate closely with the communications and investor relations teams, as well as other internal teams to ensure alignment between government affairs strategies, external communication and Ares’ overall objectives
• Support other strategic projects / teamwide responsibilities

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree is required
• Experience And Skills Required: At least 3+ years of experience in management consulting, investment management, investment banking, equity research or related industry fields
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word

General Requirements

• Superior written and verbal communication skills and a demonstrated ability to create content for specified audiences
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders across a variety of contexts
• Commercial mindset with an appreciation for how policy impacts investment outcomes
• Exceptional client service orientation and ability to collaborate cross functionally in a matrixed, global organization
• Proactive, entrepreneurial and intellectually curious
• Attention to detail, placing a high priority on accuracy and organization
• Problem solver with ability to research solutions and suggest resolutions
• Strong time management, prioritization skills with the ability to synthesize complex information
• Prominent ability to learn quickly, display flexibility and adaptability
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-stakes environments
• Demonstrated experience working in a team environment with multiple tasks
• Motivated with the ability to set priorities, multitask, and monitor own workload to meet aggressive deadlines
• Political awareness, discretion and demonstrated ability to manage sensitive and high impact matters
• Highest degree of integrity and ethics

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-$115,000

Benefits

• 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

Additional Benefits

• Access to a world-class medical advisory team
• Mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry
• 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