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.Primary functions & responsibilitiesSpecific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Oversight and administration of the Regulatory and Compliance program for Ares offices in India
• Provide consistent and ongoing Compliance guidance, partner and advise with the client group on regulatory policies and procedures; proactively provide trends and analyses relating to Compliance-related activities
• Proactively develop, implement and enforce effective Compliance policies and procedures in accordance with applicable regional laws and regulations
• Stay abreast of legal and regulatory developments; research and determine impact of new or revised laws and regulations on the firms business; develop and present the Head of Compliance for APAC with new Compliance initiatives as Legal, Compliance and business needs evolve
• Manage, coordinate and conduct comprehensive Investment Compliance periodic reviews, annual reviews and assessment for other Ares offices in APAC
• Serve as a primary point of contact and coordinate all regulatory communications regarding the Compliance program for the India region
• Ensure all regulatory filings are accurate and complete; provide ownership and assistance throughout the filing process
• Serve as a change agent while leading projects and strategic initiatives relating to the enhancement of Compliance policies, procedures, internal controls, systems, etc.
• Assist the Head of Compliance for APAC and Chief Regulatory Officer in regulatory examinations and investigations, as appropriate
• Assist in creating and developing a high-performing and efficient Compliance team within the region
• Work with other leaders throughout the team to help drive a positive culture of accountability amongst department leaders, stakeholders and within the internal Compliance team
• In partnership with senior Compliance professionals, participate in various firm risk-based committees and management meetings, as required

QualificationsEducation:

• B. Com / M. Com / B Tech / MBA /Degree in Commerce/Finance

Experience Required:

• 15+ years of related work experience demonstrating the skills identified
• Background in Finance & Accounting, Business Administration and Compliance
• Strong knowledge of financial products
• Experience working with global teams based out of US and APAC preferred
• Experience in private funds, asset management/buy-side firms preferred

General Requirements:

• Ability to successfully manage multiple complexes, time sensitive priorities and competing demands with multiple stakeholders by leveraging a hands-on approach
• Strong work ethics, time management and prioritization skills; ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment; results oriented
• Strong attention to detail, highly organized and process-driven; high accuracy
• Ability to extract meaningful information from extensive research and analysis to effectively present facts and findings in a digestible format, a keen eye for attention to detail
• A self-directed individual with a can-do attitude, willing to work in an energetic, collaborative, and fast-paced environment, proactive in nature, and a proven ability to resolve issues with minimal supervision
• Proven outstanding communication (written and verbal), presentation, documentation, and interpersonal skills
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability; demonstrates sound judgment and decision-making
• An analytical mind and a passion/interest in bringing new ideas to increase efficiency of existing processes
• A hands-on approach and ability to synthesize business operations and talent needs
• Good judgment in terms of escalating issues vs. solving problems independently
• A solutions-oriented, self-starter and ability to see the big picture
• Comfort in dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Ability to be flexible in terms of hours to coordinate with team members across various time zones
• Dependable, great attitude, highly motivated and a team player

Reporting Relationships Global Chief Compliance OfficerThere 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.

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