Vice President, Government Affairs

Ares Management Corporation is seeking a Vice President to join its Government Affairs team, responsible for building and maintaining the Government Affairs function, executing policy agenda, and engaging in advocacy on behalf of the firm.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• MPA, MPP, MBA, JD, CFA preferred
• 8-10 years of relevant experience working in or with legislative, regulatory, or executive branch agencies
• Prior experience in government affairs for financial services
• Prior experience writing and contributing to comment letters, drafting legislative language, and developing policy viewpoints for financial services
• Detailed understanding of and relationships with financial services policymakers
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word

Benefits

• 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)
• Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit
• Access to a world-class medical advisory team
• Mental health app with coaching, therapy and psychiatry
• Mindfulness and wellbeing app
• Financial wellness benefit with access to a financial advisor
• New parent leave
• Reproductive and adoption assistance
• Emergency backup care
• Matching gift program
• Education sponsorship program