Associate Vice President, Investment Operations

Associate Vice President, Investment Operations page is loaded Associate Vice President, Investment Operationslocations: London, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R7682 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: EU Investment Operationsis responsible for the European Agency and Private Debt deal closing functions as well as all Settlements activity in the European Capital Market funds and Managed Accounts. The Settlement functions cover a broad scope of asset classes including but not limited to Loans, Bonds, Structured Credit, Derivatives and FX. Both sides of the business involve the successful closing of all primary and secondary par and distressed loans within the Ares European Private Debt funds, Capital Market funds and Managed Accounts. They work closely with Counterparties, Trustees, Custodians, Agent Banks and Clients to ensure prompt settlement of all trades. They also run an active Agency Portfolio and work closely with the Front Office as well as all other Middle and Back Office departments and outsourced providers on a regular day to day basis as well as on ad-hoc projects. Primary Functions & Essential Responsibilities: Responsible for working with Deal Team, Legal Counsel, Lenders, Borrowers and other internal teams on Direct Lending Deal Closings for Europe. Responsible for reviewing and negotiating administrative issues of the Credit Agreements, understanding operational compatibility and requirements around operational risk and efficiency. Coordinate initial deal funding, managing cash movements, payment mechanics, cut offs and timely issue escalation. Coordinating with stakeholders such as the Deal Team, Internal and External counsel, Finance, Investment Accounting and Compliance. Management of equity bookings/funding; coordination of equity conversions/restructure bookings. Experience in Facility Agent role. Knowledge of cash/PIK calculations, facility upsizes, repayment mechanics, waivers etc. Participation in LMA initiatives. Manage high volume inbox queries, prioritising and resolving stakeholder requests efficiently. Ensure accurate and timely booking of deals. Act as escalation point for par and cash breaks across Ares entities. Coordinate restructurings and amendments (Debt to Debt, Debt to Equity and term changes), driving stakeholder alignment and execution. Play an active part in the management of the outsourced Sub Agent. Assist with overseeing workflows and controls in order to maintain oversight and sign off for the relevant parts of the outsourced functions. Identify and transition suitable workstreams to India Operations, providing clear procedures and training support. Contribute to London Operations SOPs, identifying process improvements and participating in the implementation. Strengthen controls by identifying issues and contributing to KPI/KRI reporting. Education/Certification: A degree is welcomed but not essential-equivalent experience and technical capability will be considered Required Knowledge: 10+ years knowledge of Bank Loans required Knowledge of WSO, Advent-Geneva, Everest Black Mountain an advantage Proficient in Microsoft Excel - knowledge of formulas a must (e.g. "vlookup, pivot tables"), Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Word Experience Required: Minimum 7-10+ years of Investment Management operations experience Understanding of basic accounting theories Experience working with Various internal and external clients as well as Offshore teams Skills/Abilities: Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) Strong organization and time management skills and ability to prioritise work Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment including managing a high volume mailbox Team-oriented work ethic that includes willingness to help others Able to work independently and share results of assigned projects with team members Proficiency in Power BI and/or Python (including Co-pilot features) an advantage Reporting Relationships Partner, Investment Operations 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. Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) is a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across the credit, real estate, private equity and infrastructure asset classes. We seek to provide flexible capital to support businesses and create value for our stakeholders and within our communities. By collaborating across our investment groups, we aim to generate consistent and attractive investment returns throughout market cycles. As of December 31, 2025, Ares Management's global platform had approximately $623 billion of assets under management(1) with more than 4,200 employees operating across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. For more information, please visit .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.(1) As of December 31, 2025. AUM amounts include funds managed by Ivy Hill Asset Management, LP., a wholly owned portfolio company of Ares Capital Corporation and registered investment adviser.