Associate Vice President, Middle Office (Loan Settlements)

Job Overview Associate Vice President, U.S. Loan Settlements – Investment Operations (Middle Office) An Associate Vice President will lead all U.S. loan closing and settlement operations across the firm’s global credit platform, focusing on syndicated loan settlements, including par, distressed, private credit, and structured products. Operational Execution & Governance Assist secondary loan closings (par and distressed) using ClearPar and internal systems. Oversee booking, data integrity, and cash/position accuracy in WSO Admin and related platforms. Define and maintain standard operating procedures, workflow governance, and internal control frameworks. Monitor daily settlement pipelines, identify funding risks, and proactively mitigate operational and liquidity impacts. Partner with Legal, Trading, Portfolio Management, Treasury, Accounting, and Compliance to ensure seamless trade lifecycle execution. Serve as senior escalation point for complex settlement‑related breaks; personally manage high‑touch transactions through resolution. Strategy, Process Improvement & Technology Drive the operational strategy for loan settlements, including process redesign, KPI frameworks, and automation initiatives. Collaborate with Technology and external vendors on system enhancements, integrations, and workflow optimization. Lead cross‑functional initiatives to improve scalability as the firm grows its credit platform. Develop and deliver executive‑level reporting on settlement performance, aged items, and pipeline health. Qualifications Education – Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required. MBA, CFA, CPA, or equivalent professional credential is a plus. Experience – 4–6+ years of investment operations experience at a buy‑side investment manager or comparable environment. Expert-level knowledge of syndicated loan closings and settlement practices, including ClearPar workflows. Advanced proficiency with WSO Admin; familiarity with Allvue/Black Mountain, Everest, Geneva, and IVP preferred. Strong understanding of loan documentation, trade mechanics, and funding processes across leveraged loans, private credit, and CLO structures. Proven ability to manage high‑volume pipelines, tight deadlines, and complex counterparties. Experience leading teams, overseeing third‑party providers, and interacting with senior stakeholders. Core Competencies – Exceptional communication skills, strong leadership presence, high attention to detail, analytical and process‑oriented mindset, strong judgment regarding issue escalation, and ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment with evolving priorities. Compensation & Benefits Base salary range: $140,000 – $160,000. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance‑based bonus. Benefits include comprehensive medical/Rx, dental and vision plans; 401(k) with company match; Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA); Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution; basic and voluntary life insurance; long‑term and short‑term disability insurance; employee assistance program; commuter benefits; and additional wellness and education sponsorship programs. Equal Employment Opportunity Ares Management LLC 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, 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 qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. #J-18808-Ljbffr