Vice President, EMEA Consultant Relations, Relationship Management

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Ares Management is seeking to hire a Vice President, EMEA Consultant Relations, who is flexible, collaborative, and commercially minded, to be based in our London office. The role primarily involves nurturing and developing consultant and OCIO relationships and raising capital for Ares products.

Primary Functions & Responsibilities\n

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• Develop, manage, and deepen long‑term relationships with existing and prospective consultants, OCIOs, and investors through a consultative, solutions‑oriented approach across all Ares strategies.
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• Work and collaborate with the Global Consultant Relations team to manage consultant outreach.
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• Maintain an ongoing dialogue with consultants, OCIOs, and investors to understand investment objectives, portfolio needs, and constraints.
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• Act as a trusted advisor to investors by combining market insight, product knowledge, and a deep understanding of the Ares platform.
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• Cultivate business relationships with the wider community to stay informed on market, industry, peer group, regulatory, and product trends.
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• Represent Ares externally at industry conferences, events, and relevant consultant and investor forums, enhancing the firm’s brand and market presence.
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• Work closely with the EMEA and Global team and other internal stakeholders (investment teams, product, IR, legal, compliance) to stay fully informed on fund performance, market developments, and pipeline activity.
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• Provide structured feedback to internal teams on consultant sentiment, product demand, and evolving market trends.
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• Articulate Ares’ investment philosophy, processes, and platform clearly and credibly.
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Education/Certification\n

Advanced degree or equivalent.

Experience Required\n

6–10 years of relevant experience in a sales role for an asset management or alternative investments firm. Demonstrated track record of achieving objectives and asset raising. Seasoned professional with high energy, enthusiasm, and drive. Strong communication and presentation skills. Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.

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Ares Management LLC (together with its related operating and administrative subsidiaries, “Ares Management”) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, creed, sex, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity and expression, transgender status, genetic information, status as unemployed, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Ares Management will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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