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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 DescriptionSummary:Ares is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Credit Product to define and evolve technology products supporting the firm's global Credit investment platform.This role will partner closely with Credit investment professionals, Engineering, Data & AI, Operations, and Infrastructure teams to define product strategy, shape the investment product roadmap, and deliver capabilities that improve investment decision-making, streamline investment workflows, and enhance the overall investment lifecycle.The role spans the end-to-end Credit investment lifecycle—including deal sourcing, pipeline management, deal screening, underwriting, diligence, investment committee, trade execution, portfolio onboarding, portfolio monitoring, and investment analytics—and is responsible for defining products and capabilities that create a seamless investment experience across Direct Lending, Alternative Credit, Opportunistic Credit, Structured Credit, and Liquid Credit strategies.Reporting to the Head of Credit Product, this individual will serve as the Product owner for one or more investment capabilities spanning the investment lifecycle, translating business priorities and investment workflows into scalable technology products while partnering closely with Engineering and Data & AI teams responsible for delivery.The successful candidate will combine strong product management experience with deep investment technology knowledge and an understanding of private credit workflows.
Advanced degree preferred.Experience Required:Strong understanding of private credit investment workflows spanning deal sourcing, pipeline management, deal screening, underwriting, diligence, investment committee, trade execution, portfolio onboarding, portfolio monitoring, and investment analytics.Demonstrated experience defining product strategy, developing product roadmaps, and translating complex investment workflows into scalable technology products.Experience partnering closely with investment professionals and Engineering teams to deliver enterprise software products using Agile product development methodologies.Strong understanding of product management disciplines, including product discovery, user research, roadmap development, prioritization, stakeholder management, and product lifecycle management.Familiarity with investment platforms supporting the Credit investment lifecycle, including CRM and deal management platforms (e.g., DealCloud), OMS, portfolio management and monitoring platforms, investment analytics, and workflow solutions.Demonstrated hands-on experience using modern AI-assisted product development, rapid prototyping, design, or low-code/no-code tools to quickly validate ideas, prototype workflows, and communicate product concepts.Familiarity with Generative AI, intelligent assistants, workflow automation, and modern AI capabilities, with the ability to identify opportunities to embed AI into investment workflows.Excellent analytical, communication, executive presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.General Requirements:5–8 years of experience in Product Management, Investment Technology, Financial Technology, Business Transformation, or Enterprise Software.Experience supporting private credit, alternative investments, institutional asset management, or capital markets technology platforms.Demonstrated experience owning products from strategy through delivery, including defining product vision, roadmap prioritization, and successful implementation.Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives within a highly matrixed environment.Track record of improving business processes and delivering measurable business outcomes through technology, workflow transformation, and product innovation.Passion for emerging technologies with a curiosity for rapid learning, evaluating, and applying new AI capabilities to improve the investment experience.Reporting RelationshipsGlobal Head of Investment TechnologyThere is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. xsabvtc
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.SummaryLocation: London, UKType: Full time
Associate Vice President, Product Manager, Credit Technology in Whitehall employer: Ares Management
At Ares, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that champions a culture of inclusivity and innovation. Our London office offers a dynamic environment where talented individuals can thrive, with ample opportunities for professional growth and development in the tech-driven finance sector. Join us to be part of a collaborative team that values diverse perspectives and is committed to building cutting-edge systems that drive our investment processes.
