Ares is seeking an Associate Vice President to join our Conflicts Management and Trade Surveillance Compliance team to serve as a member of the Firm’s Code of Ethics Compliance program.
Requirements
- Administer the Firm's Global Code of Ethics Program
- Manage pre-clearance requests related to political contributions, gifts and entertainment, etc.
- Assess initial disclosure information for potential conflicts of interest
- Act as administrator and systems expert for the system Ares uses to administer the Code of Ethics and other global policies
- Manage the Firm’s lobbyist registrations and items of value requisitions related to government officials in coordination with the Firm’s Head of Financial Crime Prevention
- Generate relevant metrics for management regarding Code of Ethics supervisory activities
- Identify, investigate, and properly address potential or actual violations
- Supervise certain tasks performed by third party compliance support providers and help provide continuous training to improve the process
- Facilitate quarterly, annual, and ad hoc policy certifications
- Act as one of the primary contacts for responding to policy questions, mostly related to the Code of Ethics
- Identify, present recommendations, and ultimately implement solutions for improving processes within the program to build efficiencies and improve workflows
- Maintain strong working knowledge of the firm's compliance policies and procedures
- Appropriately escalate material compliance issues
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans
- 401(k) program with company match
- Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA)
- Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution
- Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit
