Vice President, Product Management and Investor Relations, Alternative Credit

Ares Alternative Credit focuses on asset-based finance (ABF) and tactical asset investing opportunities beyond traditional markets, such as corporate debt, real estate and private equity. This strategy seeks opportunities in large, diversified portfolios, including specialty finance, lender finance, equipment leasing, structured products, net lease, cash-flow streams (e.g., royalties, licensing, management fees) and other asset-focused investments. As of March 31, 2026 (and inclusive of Q2 capital raises), Ares Alternative Credit managed approximately $57.3 billion in assets. Ares is a co-founder of the Promote Giving initiative (www.promotegiving.org) and at least 5-10% of the promote (carried interest and incentive fee) profits of Alternative Credit's flagship Pathfinder family of funds have been pledged to be donated to global health and education charitable organizations.

About the role

The Vice President will be responsible for all aspects of investor relations for Alt Credit including assisting with product development, marketing strategy, creation of marketing and due diligence materials for the Alt Credit business, with an emphasis on insurance-focused strategies. The role will also involve ongoing investor relations activities for Alt Credit funds and separately managed accounts, including Alt Credit investments managed for Aspida. The individual will have the potential opportunity to gain additional investor relations responsibilities within the team over time. The role supports key strategic priorities and provides high visibility to senior management and investors.

Responsibilities

• Client Service and Relationship Management: Share responsibilities to provide fundraising and portfolio updates and ensure all client deliverables including routine and ad hoc reporting and other requests are met.
• Selling & Diligence: Serve as a key point of contact for the business development team to demonstrate deep investment knowledge, identify and address concerns, and provide guidance through diligence.
• Develop and maintain content for marketing and due diligence materials such as private placement memorandums (PPM), pitch books, fact sheets, and due diligence questionnaires (DDQs) for investment vehicles.
• Work directly with investors, business development team, and various other groups to communicate strategies, follow up on investor/prospect inquiries, and develop materials (e.g., RFPs, DDQs, track record analyses, consultant questionnaires/databases, and investor requests).
• Liaise across functions to obtain and synthesize information from investment teams, performance, legal, tax, operations, finance, and accounting teams to prepare communication materials and respond to investor requests.
• Conduct ongoing market and competitor research, including monitoring peer performance, investment vehicles, and strategies.
• Coordinate logistics and presentation materials for investor meetings and industry conferences.
• Draft written correspondence to investors including mass communications and customized meeting follow-ups.
• Develop and execute strategic initiatives, identify market opportunities, and conduct research to determine effective product launches.
• Help manage marketing initiatives in targeted regions and investor channels.
• Coordinate due diligence and on-boarding processes for new investors.
• Keep abreast of industry trends and Ares product development and performance to provide market information updates and trend analysis to clients and colleagues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• FINRA Series 7 and 63 and SIE licenses required (or ability to obtain within 3 months from start date).
• Exceptional attention to detail, placing a high priority on accuracy and organization.
• Problem solver with ability to research solutions and suggest resolutions.
• Highly motivated with the ability to set priorities, multi-task, and monitor workload to meet aggressive deadlines.
• Takes initiative and has a strong work ethic, including proactively addressing projects and improving processes.
• Demonstrated experience working in a team environment.
• Highly proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Proficiency with Salesforce and Intralinks or other data room platforms.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and represent the firm professionally.
• Detail-oriented with ability to multi-task.
• Ability to meet deadlines and perform under pressure.
• Exceptional relationship skills—able to establish rapport and quickly engender trust and respect with a wide range of individuals representing institutional and retail investors, consultants, and other industry contacts.
• Outgoing, collaborative, and inclusive style; well-developed ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• High energy level displayed within a culture of intensity, accessibility, and availability.
• Knowledge of alternative credit and the insurance industry preferred, based on banking/structuring, investment, portfolio management, and/or marketing experience.

Pay

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $180,000–225,000. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision plans.
• 401(k) program with company match.
• Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA) and 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.
• 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.