Associate, Fund Launch, Onboarding and Wind-Down
Solliciteren
Plaats
Brussel1000
Brussel
België
Contract
Vooltijds, Onbepaalde duurDatum gepubliceerd
2026-02-12Online to:
2026-04-13EUR 15.00 HOUR
Associate, Fund Launch, Onboarding and Wind-Down
- Ares Management
- Brussel
- 23 uren geleden
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 an Associate to join the Fund Launch, Onboarding and Wind-Down team (\"FLOW\") in the Hong Kong office. The FLOW team member will work with and assist stakeholders—including the Ares investor relations, legal, finance and accounting, operations, compliance, and tax teams, as well as certain third-party service providers—through the management of the fund launch process. This will include maintaining a comprehensive fund launch checklist, updating a centralized pipeline and working across multiple stakeholder groups to document key decisions and keep everyone informed. The individual will have ownership over the coordination and monitoring of activities for multiple launches and liquidations across all Ares product types.
You will be detail‑oriented and able to collaborate with various cross‑functional teams to understand stakeholder challenges, dependencies, and needs. You will also be responsible for collecting and maintaining data in Ares' systems, supporting senior team members, and documenting processes and procedures.
Ideally, you have experience with complex fund structures and project management. You must be resourceful, innovative, forward‑thinking, collaborative, and committed.
Primary Functions And Responsibilities
Assist senior team members with coordinating activities for assigned fund launches and liquidations across internal and external parties
Create and maintain a project plan/checklist throughout the life of a fund launch or liquidation, including tracking deadlines, owners, and status
Capture relevant fund and legal entity data
Understand internal process flows, business needs and deliverables, and ensure adherence to relevant internal procedures
Assist with documenting internal processes and procedures
Help drive continuous improvement by suggesting enhancements, automation, and other technology or tools to deliver a seamless experience to our internal stakeholders and external investors
Assist in testing of new tools and technologies
Education
Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Law, or General Business preferred, with outstanding academic record
Experience Required
Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial services, operations, fund onboarding or project management; experience with private funds is preferred
Prior experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, and managing internal and external relationships
Experience Preferred
Strong proficiency in Excel (e.g., complex formulas), PowerPoint, and Word (e.g., advanced formatting)
Experience with workflow and project management software
Experience with Microsoft SharePoint, Project, Visio, and Power Automate
General Requirements
Dependable, great attitude and energetic, excellent interpersonal skills, team-oriented with an effective ability to collaborate with others, strong work ethic, and strong client service orientation
Highest degree of integrity, motivation, and intellectual curiosity
Superior communication skills (verbal and written) and a demonstrated ability to analyze and summarize complex information to create content for a diverse audience
Outstanding organizational skills
Excellent time management skills, including the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and competing demands, often under pressure to meet challenging deadlines
A demonstrated ability to research and leverage resources to accomplish goals and produce results
Comfort in dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
Reporting Relationships
Associate Vice President, Fund Launch, Onboarding & Wind Down
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.
Job Description
Ares is seeking an Associate to join the Fund Launch, Onboarding and Wind-Down team (\"FLOW\") in the Hong Kong office. The FLOW team member will work with and assist stakeholders—including the Ares investor relations, legal, finance and accounting, operations, compliance, and tax teams, as well as certain third-party service providers—through the management of the fund launch process. This will include maintaining a comprehensive fund launch checklist, updating a centralized pipeline and working across multiple stakeholder groups to document key decisions and keep everyone informed. The individual will have ownership over the coordination and monitoring of activities for multiple launches and liquidations across all Ares product types.
You will be detail‑oriented and able to collaborate with various cross‑functional teams to understand stakeholder challenges, dependencies, and needs. You will also be responsible for collecting and maintaining data in Ares' systems, supporting senior team members, and documenting processes and procedures.
Ideally, you have experience with complex fund structures and project management. You must be resourceful, innovative, forward‑thinking, collaborative, and committed.
Primary Functions And Responsibilities
Assist senior team members with coordinating activities for assigned fund launches and liquidations across internal and external parties
Create and maintain a project plan/checklist throughout the life of a fund launch or liquidation, including tracking deadlines, owners, and status
Capture relevant fund and legal entity data
Understand internal process flows, business needs and deliverables, and ensure adherence to relevant internal procedures
Assist with documenting internal processes and procedures
Help drive continuous improvement by suggesting enhancements, automation, and other technology or tools to deliver a seamless experience to our internal stakeholders and external investors
Assist in testing of new tools and technologies
Education
Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Law, or General Business preferred, with outstanding academic record
Experience Required
Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial services, operations, fund onboarding or project management; experience with private funds is preferred
Prior experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, and managing internal and external relationships
Experience Preferred
Strong proficiency in Excel (e.g., complex formulas), PowerPoint, and Word (e.g., advanced formatting)
Experience with workflow and project management software
Experience with Microsoft SharePoint, Project, Visio, and Power Automate
General Requirements
Dependable, great attitude and energetic, excellent interpersonal skills, team-oriented with an effective ability to collaborate with others, strong work ethic, and strong client service orientation
Highest degree of integrity, motivation, and intellectual curiosity
Superior communication skills (verbal and written) and a demonstrated ability to analyze and summarize complex information to create content for a diverse audience
Outstanding organizational skills
Excellent time management skills, including the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and competing demands, often under pressure to meet challenging deadlines
A demonstrated ability to research and leverage resources to accomplish goals and produce results
Comfort in dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
Reporting Relationships
Associate Vice President, Fund Launch, Onboarding & Wind Down
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.
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