Managing Director, Head of Data Operations

_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

Ares is seeking a Managing Director to lead and scale its global Data Operations function. This position will be responsible for data operations, data strategy, reporting and the integrity of investments across all asset classes.

Overview

Data Operations is an integral part of Investment Operations and partners with stakeholders across all our investment strategies. The Managing Director will serve as a key voice in shaping enterprise data governance standards and advancing the firm’s long-term data operating model across Investment Operations and adjacent business functions.

The role oversees a centralized Data Operations model that supports a multi-asset alternative investment platform. This leader will drive transformation initiatives, strengthen data controls and partner closely with Technology to ensure data quality and scalability.

Responsibilities

Data Strategy & Governance

• Define and execute the global Data Operations strategy aligned with business growth.
• Establish data governance frameworks, including ownership models, data quality standards, lineage, and control environments.
• Identify and formalize Critical Data Elements (CDEs) across asset classes and business processes.
• Standardize data definitions while enabling flexibility across vertical strategies.
• Anticipate future data needs, driven by product expansion, regulatory change, and investor reporting evolution...

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