Associate, ESG Data & Investor Reporting

Company: Ares Operations
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 1, 2026

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 About Ares Ares Management is a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients investment solutions across credit, private equity, real assets, and infrastructure. We are committed to delivering differentiated, long-term value through disciplined investment processes, deep sector expertise, and strong, collaborative partnerships. Within Ares, the ESG team works closely with investment, technology, and operations stakeholders to enhance the firm’s ability to manage, analyze, and report on sustainability-related information. This role sits at the intersection of data and analytics, supporting Ares’ commitment to responsible investing and transparent reporting. Position Summary This role is dedicated to communicating our sustainability strategy, performance, and impact to our global investor base through firmwide reporting across asset classes. This role requires a professional who combines strong relationship management instincts with the ability to navigate data systems, an eye for detail, and excellent communication skills to work effectively across diverse stakeholder groups. Key Responsibilities Work closely with the ESG team to translate analytical and reporting needs into robust technical solutions. Integrate data from ESG data vendors (e.g., MSCI, Sustainalytics, ISS, Bloomberg) into the reporting process and data architecture. Build and maintain Power BI dashboards, ensuring accurate and timely visualization of ESG metrics for internal and external stakeholders. Conduct QA/QC processes and checks to ensure data accuracy and completeness. Deliver data for ad-hoc ESG reporting needs across deal teams, investor relations and compliance teams. Help drive carbon accounting initiatives using tools such as Watershed, including data collection, analysis, and reporting on portfolio company financed emissions. Leverage SQL and data querying skills to extract and analyze portfolio requirements. Lead the preparation and delivery of regular and ad-hoc investor reports, ensuring narrative alignment with firmwide ESG goals. Project manage, configure and validate ESG software platforms and survey tools to ensure seamless data collection from portfolio companies. Support firmwide reporting initiatives by assisting with Master Data Management (MDM) strategies to ensure consistency across investment strategies. Identify opportunities to streamline reporting workflows using automation tools (e.g., Power Automate) to improve efficiency and accuracy in investor deliverables. Communicate with internal investment teams and external partners across diverse stakeholder groups to validate data integrity for marketing materials and due diligence responses. Collaborate with Technology and Data Operations teams to support data architecture, metadata management, and access governance. Qualifications & Skills Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, environmental science, economics or related field. Strong proficiency in SQL and excel for data transformation, analytics, and automation. Experience developing Power BI dashboards and supporting end-user reporting requirements. Strong communication and documentation skills. Experience 3 years of experience in data analytics, reporting or similar roles. Prior exposure to investment management, private markets, financial services, or sustainability/ESG domains preferred. Familiarity with data warehouses and vendor-data onboarding workflows. Reporting Relationships Principal, ESG 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. $130,000 - $150,000 / annum 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.

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