Associate Vice President, Regulatory Compliance

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:

The Ares Compliance Department oversees and manages Ares’ global regulatory compliance and ethics program. Under the leadership of the Global Chief Compliance Officer, the Department operates through functionally aligned teams, including:

• Investment Advisory
• Control Room, Conflicts and Trading
• Marketing and Distribution
• Regulated Funds
• Financial Crime Prevention
• European and Asia Pacific compliance
• ESG Compliance

Ares is seeking an Associate Vice President to join the Compliance team of Ares Management Limited, which is authorized and regulated by the FCA. This role will support the day‑to‑day regulatory compliance programme for Ares’ UK and EU operations. Key responsibilities include compliance monitoring, EU regulatory developments tracking, Global ESG oversight support, policy and procedure maintenance, UK regulatory reporting support, training coordination, board materials preparation, and assisting with the Senior Manager and Certification Regime.

This position requires a motivated and adaptable compliance professional with strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Primary Functions and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Support execution of UK and EU compliance obligations, including:

• completing assigned elements of the compliance monitoring programme
• tracking, interpreting, and documenting new and emerging regulations
• contributing to regulatory reporting
• preparing board and governance materials
• coordinating compliance training programmes
• assisting with administration of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime
• Maintain and update UK policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Support the creation and delivery of training materials to European staff members;
• Use compliance technology and systems to support efficient information sharing and reporting.
• Collaborate effectively with senior management, investment teams, Legal, Human Resources, Finance & Accounting, and other team members;
• Oversight of appropriate compliance checks and controls, and maintaining documentation relating to those checks and controls;
• Assist with issue escalation by preparing summaries, identifying risks, and supporting senior review.
• Maintaining and demonstrating a thorough understanding of the regulations applicable to investment related activities and staying abreast of legal and regulatory developments;
• Identification of potential areas of vulnerability and risk while developing controls to mitigate risks;
• Development, maintenance and broadening of effective working relationships across the organization and within the Compliance Department; and
• Active participation in compliance program initiatives and projects that may go beyond core responsibilities.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Advanced Degree or Certification considered a plus

Experience Required: 

• 5-7 years of financial services Compliance experience, ideally in Asset Management or alternatives;
• Experience with FCA regulations and broader EU regulatory frameworks.
• Familiarity with compliance monitoring, policy maintenance, and regulatory interpretation.
• Exposure to ESG‑related regulatory developments is a plus.
• Experience using compliance technology tools.

General Requirements:

• Strong attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a busy environment.
• Clear, concise communication skills and a responsive working style.
• Proactive problem‑solver with sound judgment.
• Highly organised and able to work independently while contributing to team objectives.
• Comfortable working across time zones when required.
• Team‑oriented, dependable, and able to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Interest in improving processes and supporting a scalable compliance programme.

Reporting Relationships

Managing Director, Head of EMEA Compliance

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.