Writer (Temporary)

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.

Ares Management is seeking a highly motivated, intellectually curious and commercially minded RFP Writer to join the Global Client Solutions RFP Team. The RFP Writer will help drive high‑quality execution across the full response lifecycle from intake and AI‑assisted content development through review, production and final delivery, while developing a deep understanding of Ares’ investment strategies, platform capabilities and client needs. The successful candidate will bring strong writing judgment, project management discipline, attention to detail and the ability to use technology thoughtfully to improve speed, consistency and quality in a fast‑paced, global environment.

Ares is a flat, flexible, and dynamic organization. The firm fosters a culture of collaboration, entrepreneurialism, integrity and partnership, both internally amongst colleagues and externally amongst clients and other stakeholders. The Ares team operates with a growth mindset, communicates transparently, and cultivates a high‑performance and results‑oriented environment.

Own and project manage RFPs, RFIs, DDQs and ad‑hoc investor requests from intake through final delivery, balancing timelines, stakeholders and competing priorities.

Partner with relationship management, product strategy, investment teams and subject matter experts to create clear, differentiated and responsive investor materials.

Customize proposal language to address investor priorities and diligence themes while maintaining consistency with approved messaging.

Develop strong knowledge of Ares’ strategies, products, performance data, platform capabilities and corporate infrastructure to support accurate content creation.

Review and validate qualitative and quantitative content, including questionnaires, datasets and consultant database submissions, with a focus on accuracy and quality control.

Maintain and govern proposal content across RFP technology platforms, including AI enablement, content reuse and alignment with firm standards.

Leverage AI‑enabled tools, data and process improvements to enhance drafting efficiency, response quality, workflow transparency and the stakeholder experience.

Apply sound judgment when using AI‑assisted content, validating accuracy, tone, sourcing and alignment with approved messaging before materials are shared.

Serve as a collaborative, solutions‑oriented partner with strong communication skills and accountability under tight deadlines.

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or international equivalent, preferably in a related field (economics, finance, accounting, or marketing).

3-6 years of experience in the financial services or asset management industry, ideally in RFP, investor relations, client service, product strategy, due diligence or a related fundraising support function.

Demonstrated experience managing complex written deliverables from intake through final delivery, including drafting, editing, stakeholder coordination, quality control and deadline management.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex investment, platform and operational information into clear, accurate and persuasive responses.

Strong project management skills, with the ability to organize workstreams, manage timelines, coordinate stakeholders and drive multiple concurrent deliverables to completion.

Proactive mindset with the ability to identify process improvements, adopt AI‑enabled tools and contribute ideas that enhance team efficiency, content quality and response consistency.

High attention to detail and commitment to quality, particularly when reviewing written materials, quantitative data, performance information and client‑facing content.

Intellectual curiosity and interest in developing a strong understanding of asset management, investment strategies, private markets and the institutional investor diligence process.

Working knowledge of the asset management industry and familiarity with private markets or alternative investment products preferred.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Experience with Salesforce, PowerBI or AI‑enabled workflow, content management and reporting tools a plus.

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.

$Core Benefits include Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans; 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.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.

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