Associate Vice President, AIS Data & Data Governance
Company: Ares Operations
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
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 AVP - AIS Data Operations We are looking
for a meticulous and analytical Associate Vice President to support
Ares Insurance Solutions (AIS) on their data needs. This role is
essential in ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of
financial data across systems, reports, and regulatory submissions.
You will be responsible for validating data, reconciling financial
records, and maintaining high standards of data quality and
compliance across multiple systems. Responsibilities: Validate and
cross-check reference, security master, and analytics data from
multiple systems (e.g., trading systems, accounting platforms,
market data feeds). Data governance: help define and maintain data
governance policies, data ownership/stewardship, data quality
rules, and change-control processes across AIS. Dashboards & KPIs:
design, create, and maintain operational and management dashboards;
define, build out, and monitor KPIs to measure data quality,
operational efficiency, and business metrics. Reporting support:
assist with internal and external reporting requirements —
supporting preparation, automation, validation, and delivery of
management, regulatory, and client reports. Evaluate processes and
partner with cross?functional teams to deliver data?driven
recommendations that improve operational efficiency. Daily
investigation and resolution of data breaks, escalating issues as
needed. Collaborate with AIS team on attribute/logic changes and
coordinate with IT on system changes and process improvements.
Perform accurate and timely updates to reference and master data.
Work with various stakeholders such as Alternative Credit,
Transaction Analysis, Portfolio Compliance, Accounting, Data Team,
and external clients on various data requests. Perform ad hoc
requests such as gathering of NAIC Principles Based Bond
documentation or rating letters & distribute to external
clients/cedents. Maintain audit trails and documentation for all
data checks and reconciliations. Qualifications: 8-10 years of
experience in asset management operations, data management, or
insurance & financial services with a strong focus on data
governance, analytics, and business analysis. Strong understanding
of financial instruments (e.g., alternative credit, fixed income,
mortgages) and transaction lifecycles. Proficiency in Excel;
experience with SQL or financial data tools (e.g., Bloomberg,
Clearwater, AllVue, IVP) is a plus. High attention to detail and
strong analytical thinking. Excellent communication and
documentation skills. Ability to work independently and manage
multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Reporting
Relationships Vice President, Data & Pricing Compensation The
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. $150,000 - $170,000 The 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.
Keywords: Ares Operations, Hackensack , Associate Vice President, AIS Data & Data Governance, Accounting, Auditing , New York City, New Jersey
