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 :
1. 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
2. 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
3. Prospect for new business; act as product specialist for key distribution partners; and service existing relationships
4. 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
5. Work closely alongside Product Development and Client Services to onboard new client partnerships, launching new products and providing scalable ongoing service model
6. Build and maintain strong network across Ares to facilitate collaboration with Investment Management, Investor Relations, Product Management and other key groups
Required Knowledge:
7. Private Markets products and services knowledge
8. Good understanding of global wealth management framework and distribution channels
9. Product knowledge (SICAVs, Cayman Funds, AIFs, open ended/closed ended structures etc.)
Education/Certification:
10. Undergraduate degree
11. European passport holder
12. Languages: French / Spanish / Italian / English
Skills/Abilities:
13. High energy, enthusiasm and drive
14. Willingness to travel extensively
15. Strong communication and presentation skills
16. Problem solver with ability to research solutions and suggest resolutions
17. Takes initiative and has a strong work ethic
18. Outstanding written and oral presentation skills
19. Work experience in a position requiring a high level of integrity and sensitivity to confidential information
20. Highly motivated with the ability to set priorities, multi-task and monitor own workload to meet aggressive deadlines
Required Experience:
21. Distribution/Business Development in Asset Management; or Private Banking Advisory / Sales experience in Alternatives
Education/Certification:
22. Undergraduate degree (or equivalent)
Reporting Relationships
Partner, 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.