Principal, Philanthropy and Private Markets, Alternative Credit

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 DescriptionAres Alternative Credit focuses on asset-based finance (ABF) and tactical asset investing opportunities beyond traditional markets, such as corporate debt, real estate and private equity. This strategy seeks opportunities in large, diversified portfolios, including specialty finance, lender finance, equipment leasing, structured products, net lease, cash-flow streams (e.g., royalties, licensing, management fees) and other asset-focused investments. As of March 31, 2026 (and inclusive of Q2 capital raises), Ares Alternative Credit managed approximately $57.3 billion in assets, Ares is a co-founder of the Promote Giving initiative () and at least 5-10% of the promote (carried interest and incentive fee) profits of Alternative Credit's flagship Pathfinder family of funds have been pledged to be donated to global health and education charitable organizations.Inspired by the Alternative Credit team’s Pathfinder family of funds, in October 2025, Ares and eight managers launched Promote Giving, a new collective of funds advancing a transformative model for philanthropy within the investment industry. Promote Giving signatories pledge to donate the equivalent of at least 5% of their “promote” (carried interest and incentive fee) profits to charities focused on healthcare, education or human well-being. The Senior Associate/Vice President should be comfortable building partnerships across investment firms, non-profits, and other stakeholders as Promote Giving continues to grow, while also fostering community and driving communications across multiple platforms. The role will also involve engaging with charitable organizations as potential partners and helping to establish a structured, process-oriented approach to sourcing, evaluating, and managing these relationships.The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and comfortable navigating a fast‑moving, entrepreneurial setting. They should excel at relationship‑building, cross‑functional coordination, and communicating across multiple platforms to foster a strong culture of giving within the Ares community.Primary Function and Essential Responsibilities: Build brand awareness of the Ares Alternative Credit platform via the development & enhancement of our charitable partnerships, lead all marketing & coordination of team events & publications and captain the reporting/monitoring efforts of the Alt Credit charitable endeavors. Promote Giving & External Partnerships:Support the growth ofPromote Giving by engaging with external investment firms and onboarding new signatoriesBuild and manage relationships with non-profit organizations, foundations, and industry partnersFoster a connected, active community of Promote Giving participants through coordinated communications, engagement campaigns, and shared learning opportunities.Charity Sourcing, Reporting & Program Management:Lead outreach to prospective charitable partners while managing inbound partnership opportunities.Coordinate evaluation efforts, including reviewing impact metrics, scalability, and effectivenessBuild and maintain reporting frameworks to track charitable commitments, impact, and progressProvide senior leadership with regular updates on signatory activity, charitable partnerships, and monitoring insights.Brand, Communications & Thought Leadership:Enhance the visibility of Ares’ philanthropic initiatives through publications, events, and digital content (e.g., LinkedIn, podcasts)Create compelling materials that articulate the firm’s “compounding with purpose” strategy and highlight the impact of Promote GivingCoordinate industry-facing events and initiativesQualifications: Bachelor’s or international equivalent degree requiredExperience & General Requirements: Passionate about charitable giving and impact-oriented initiativesFamiliarity with foundations and philanthropic practicesExperience working with multiple stakeholdersExtensive communication and marketing skillsStrong organizational and project management skills Coordinate marketing campaigns, events, and initiativesWork independently and part of a teamCursory knowledge of the financial community and culture.Enhance social media presence (LinkedIn, podcasts, etc.)Monitor existing charitable programs and provide regular reporting on progressLead, Coordinate & Execute all aspects of (including logistics) for marketing campaigns, events, and other key business initiativesProvide regular reports on fundraising progress to senior managementDrive discussions & manage logistics for approvals for new charitable initiatives from various committees.Idea generation to increase overall brand awareness.Lead event coordination for the Alt Credit team with various team members.Reporting RelationshipsCompensationThe anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus. Note, the range takes into account a broad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role.$235,000.00 - $250,000.00The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings. Ares U.S. Core Benefits include 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), and Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit.Ares offers a number of additional benefits including access to a world-class medical advisory team, a mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry, a mindfulness and wellbeing app, financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor, new parent leave, reproductive and adoption assistance, emergency backup care, matching gift program, education sponsorship program, and much more.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.SummaryLocation: Atlanta, GA; New York, NYType: Full time