Associate, Marketing and Distribution

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The new Associate will play a key role in support of Ares compliance with marketing materials policies. Specific responsibilities will include:
• Provide primary compliance marketing review support of marketing materials and business communications, including DDQs, RFPs, webinars, quarterly and annual reports to ensure compliance with regulatory guidance and Ares Marketing and Advertising policy.
• Communicate issues and escalate as needed with Compliance Leadership
• Monitor all submissions of materials in timely fashion and ensure high quality and timely reviews
• Assist with marketing review system administration, including onboarding, training, workflow management, problem solving, etc
• Assist with projects and initiatives
• Stay abreast of SEC and Ares guidance regarding financial communications and related global regulatory guidelines and updates
•Assist with developing, revising, and implementing automation processes regarding marketing review activities and regulatory developments.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
•Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or international equivalent required. JD or other advanced degree considered a plus.

Experience Required:
• 3-6 years of financial services compliance experience with a strong preference on review of marketing materials for institutional and alternative products.
• Knowledge of global asset management legal and regulatory compliance, risk management, and industry policy best practices.
• Working knowledge of or familiarity with regulatory requirements globally
• Working knowledge understanding of the investment adviser industry, and U.S. and global securities laws.

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 Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.