Vice President/Principal, Southern Europe Business Development, Wealth

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

Role Summary:

Ares Wealth Management Solutions (“AWMS”) is a leading global platform focused on expanding individual investors’ access to Ares’ leading private markets capabilities, by way of innovative investment solutions, educational resources, and long-term partnerships.

The candidate will be assisting the firm’s strategic objectives related to the distribution of Ares’ private market capabilities across key private wealth partnerships, which will include working with leading global financial institutions, regional and local wealth distribution partners across the Southern Europe region.

Primary Functions & Essential Responsibilities:

Lead and manage Business Development efforts of the AWMS group across Southern Europe, working closely with head of AWMS (EMEA) to develop strategy for the region

Client-focused role within the Private Wealth Partnerships segment, covering global financial institutions, regional and local wealth managers, EAM’s, MFO’s, SFO’s across the Southern European region, including France, Spain, Portugal and Italy

Prospect for new business; act as product specialist for key distribution partners; and service existing relationships

Collaborate closely with AWMS colleagues in the US and APAC, including timely/real time sharing of client intel and the upkeep of Salesforce including meeting notes and key contacts

Work closely alongside Product Development and Client Services to onboard new client partnerships, launching new products and providing scalable ongoing service model

Build and maintain strong network across Ares to facilitate collaboration with Investment Management, Investor Relations, Product Management and other key groups

Required Knowledge:

Private Markets products and services knowledge

Good understanding of global wealth management framework and distribution channels

Product knowledge (SICAVs, Cayman Funds, AIFs, open ended/closed ended structures etc.)

Education/Certification:

Undergraduate degree

European passport holder

Languages: French / Spanish / Italian / English

Skills/Abilities:

High energy, enthusiasm and drive

Willingness to travel extensively

Strong communication and presentation skills

Problem solver with ability to research solutions and suggest resolutions

Takes initiative and has a strong work ethic

Outstanding written and oral presentation skills

Work experience in a position requiring a high level of integrity and sensitivity to confidential information

Highly motivated with the ability to set priorities, multi-task and monitor own workload to meet aggressive deadlines

Required Experience:

Distribution/Business Development in Asset Management; or Private Banking Advisory / Sales experience in Alternatives

Education/Certification:

Undergraduate degree (or equivalent)

Reporting RelationshipsPartner, Head of EMEA Wealth Management Solutions

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.

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