Vice President, AWMS Strategy & Product Development

Ares Wealth Management Solutions (AWMS) is seeking a Vice President to lead the evaluation and execution of strategic initiatives with a specific focus on product development and financial analysis. AWMS oversees product development, distribution, marketing, and client management activities of investment offerings for the global wealth management channel, with a team of more than 150 professionals globally.

This role works directly with AWMS senior leadership while liaising with key stakeholders across all verticals of the firm including corporate strategy, finance and accounting, credit, real assets, private equity and secondaries. The position plays a critical role in developing new investment products, analyzing new markets and distribution channels, and executing strategic initiatives across the US, EMEA and APAC.

Key Responsibilities:

- Perform detailed financial modeling and analysis that forms the basis of key strategic decision-making

- Partner with internal teams to develop new products and implement efficient operating models to support them

- Conduct industry research, monitor market activities and analyze peers' corporate strategies and performance

- Develop presentations for AWMS senior management for both internal and external use

- Collaborate with teams across credit, private equity, real estate, and secondaries strategies

- Support analysis of new markets and alternative investment distribution channels globally

Required Qualifications:

- 5+ years in investment banking, management consulting, private equity, corporate finance, or wealth management

- Strong analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills

- Self-motivated, detail-oriented and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

- High integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality

About AWMS: Backed by the power and scale of the Ares platform, AWMS represents one of the most resourced wealth distribution and client service teams in the alternatives industry, providing advisors and their clients access to innovative investment opportunities across credit, private equity, real estate, and secondaries strategies.