Vice President, EMEA Consultant Relations, Relationship Management
About the role
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
Summary
Ares Management is seeking to hire a Vice President, EMEA Consultant Relations, who is flexible, collaborative, and commercially minded, to be based in our London office. This individual will be responsible for nurturing and developing consultant and OCIO relationships and raising capital for Ares products.
Ares Management is a leading global listed alternative asset manager with approximately $630billion of assets under management and over 4,200 employees across 55 offices worldwide.
Our global consultant relations team operate as platform generalists, covering the full product suite and work closely with our global relationship management team in a collaborative manner.
We are high energy, entrepreneurial professionals with a strong work ethic and a shared commitment to long term success. We place a strong emphasis on team culture and collaboration, and being a true team player is critical to success in this role.
Primary Functions & Responsibilities
Develop, manage, and deepen long‑term relationships with existing and prospective consultants, OCIO and investors through a consultative, solutions‑oriented approach across all Ares strategies
Work and collaborate with Global Consultant Relations team to manage Consultant outreach
Maintain an ongoing dialogue with consultants, OCIOs and investors to understand investment objectives, portfolio needs, and constraints
Act as a trusted advisor to investors by combining market insight, product knowledge, and a deep understanding of the Ares platform
Cultivate business relationships with the wider community to stay informed on market, industry, peer group, regulatory and product trends
Represent Ares externally at industry conferences, events, and relevant consultant and investor forums, enhancing the Firm’s brand and market presence
Work closely with the EMEA and Global team and other internal stakeholders (investment teams, product, IR, legal, compliance) to stay fully informed on fund performance, market developments, and pipeline activity
Provide structured feedback to internal teams on consultant sentiment, product demand, and evolving market trends
Articulate Ares’ investment philosophy, processes, and platform clearly and credibly
Education/Certification
Advanced degree or equivalent
Previous role in sales for Asset Management / Alternative Investments firm
Knowledge of alternative investment products such as Real Estate, Credit, Infrastructure, and Private Equity
Network of professional contacts in the consultant and institutional investment community
Ability to travel
Experience Required
6-10 years of relevant experience
Demonstrated track record of achieving objectives and asset raising
Seasoned professional with high energy, enthusiasm and drive
Strong communication and presentation skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Reporting Relationships
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.
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