### ***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**
*Primary functions and essential responsibilities**
Build and maintain financial models to support forecasting, capital planning, scenario analyses, and fund‑level or program‑level financial insights
Must be a player\-coach and effectively manage relationships with internal resources (both US and Mumbai based) and external providers i.e.: fund administrator(s)
Assist in the system identification, assessment, and implementation processes for AI solutions i.e.: ProSights, Pryon
Support data and reporting enhancement initiatives, including the buildout of analytics dashboards, forecasting tools, and employee‑facing reporting packages
Contribute effectively to the innovation efforts for the structuring and implementation of a streamlined and centralized Investor Operations 360 platform
Participate in project plans, milestones, and updates to executive management
Coordinate with third party banking/lender relationships and internal and external auditors to meet all monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting deadlines
Manage debt facilities and review compliance reporting, as applicable
Train, mentor, and oversee junior team members based in Mumbai or the U.S., ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency of deliverables
Responsible for ad\-hoc limited partner, analyst, and investment team requests
*qualifications**
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Education
BS/BA with major in Accounting, Economics or Finance, with outstanding academic record
CPA preferred, CFA a plus
Experience Required
6\-9 years of relevant work experience
Public accounting experience a plus (Big 4 preferred) especially with investment management or financial institutions, strongly valued
Ability to work in a fast\-paced, high growth environment
Ability to assist in managing several third\-party relationships
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP a plus
Strong verbal and written skills; ability to analyze and summarize complex information both verbally and in writing
Strong problem\-solving and analytical skills
Ability to multi\-task and manage various deadlines
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Anaplan, Tableau, PowerBI, or other data reporting software experience, a plus
General Requirements
Proven experience of collaborating with teams in remote locations
Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word (e.g.: complex formulas, macros)
Experience with Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx or other business intelligence tools, a plus
Excellent time management skills and ability to collaborate with others
Superior communication skills and a demonstrated ability to create content to a diverse audience
Strong client service orientation
Outstanding leadership and project management capabilities
Outstanding organizational skills with attention to detail
Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and competing demands; result oriented
A solutions\-oriented self\-starter with the ability to see the big picture
An analytical mind and a passion/interest in bringing new ideas to increase efficiency of existing processes
A demonstrated ability to research and leverage available resources to accomplish the task at hand
*Reporting Relationships**
Associate Vice President, Co\-Investment*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.*
Good judgment in terms of escalating issues vs. solving problems independently
Comfort in dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty in a dynamic and fast\-paced environment
Energetic, self\-motivated, and team\-oriented approach; a zest for challenges in a fast\-paced, dynamic environment – often under pressure to meet demanding deadlines
Strong work ethic, an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to learn
Dependable, great attitude, highly motivated and a team player
Highest degree of integrity, motivation and intellectual curiosity