Vice President Emea Client Services

### _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** **Summary:** This position is a hybrid of ongoing global client service and also exposure to new product onboardings.  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 building a European fund range and high levels of ongoing client service. **Primary Functions & Essential Responsibilities:** * Onboarding and servicing of new and existing wealth client relationships * Ensure that the required agreements are in place with all key strategic partners * Operate at the highest levels of ongoing client service and operational support * Provide broad support to the global AWMS team and the various strategic projects that are being worked on * Participate in development of appropriate product structures to meet AWMS & our clients’ needs, including design of fund operational models * Assist with the onboarding of new products and initiatives globally with both internal and external teams * Assist with oversight of key fund service providers (e.g. fund admins, investment managers, data providers etc.) * Ongoing assessment of the ever-changing regulatory landscape to ensure AWMS is best positioned in relation to servicing our clients * Build and maintain strong network across the firm to facilitate collaboration with Product Management, Client Service, Investment Operations and other groups.  **Education/Certification:** * Undergraduate degree preferred (or relevant experience) **Required Knowledge:** * Alternative investment products and services knowledge a plus * Demonstrative experience in onboarding of distributors and assisting in negotiation of associated agreements * Good Strong knowledge of investor dealing, and operational models for distribution platforms * In-depth understanding of global wealth management and its corresponding distribution channels (including investment platforms) * Strong experience of processing distributor fees (e.g. placement fees, servicing fees, rebates) * Excellent product knowledge (SICAVs, Cayman Funds, AIFs, ELTIFs etc) * Strong regulatory knowledge (AIFMD 2, PRIIPS etc.) and associated implications for product design and ongoing management * Strong knowledge of marketing rules across geographies (EMEA, APAC) **Required Experience:** * Minimum 5 years experience in asset management * Global distribution model understanding * Strong knowledge and experience of leading distribution / placement / platform agreement negotiations Distribution and/or placement agreement knowledge **Skills/Abilities:** * High energy, enthusiasm and drive * Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word * Strong communication and presentation skills * Problem solver with ability to research solutions and suggest resolutions * Takes initiative and has a strong work ethic * Highly motivated with the ability to set priorities, multi-task and monitor own workload to meet aggressive deadlines whilst catering to demands across EMEA and APAC time zones **Reporting Relationships** _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._