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Ares Management

Alternative investment manager across asset classes

Product Manager - Quantitative Product

Full-Time
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's
London, UK
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ProductTechnical Product Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree is required.
  • Demonstrated experience contributing to or owning products and platforms used by investment professionals for research, portfolio construction, risk, forecasting, execution support, or portfolio monitoring.
  • Strong product management capability across discovery, process design, roadmap development, prioritization, requirements, agile delivery, testing, launch, adoption, and measurement.
  • Five to eight years of relevant experience across product management, quantitative investing, investment technology, data products, business analysis, or quantitative engineering within an asset manager, alternative investment firm, investment bank, or financial technology organization.
  • Strong written and verbal communication, including the ability to simplify complex quantitative topics for senior stakeholders and make clear recommendations under uncertainty.
  • High degree of ownership, judgment, curiosity, and comfort operating in an evolving global product organization and liaising with quantitative teams with distinct objectives and working practices.
  • The ability to collaborate constructively and drive decisions across multidisciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
  • Define and maintain the product strategy and roadmap for quantitative investment capabilities, aligned with business priorities and the broader Investment Technology architecture.
  • Translate the distinct objectives of quantitative groups into sequenced product themes, clear outcomes, and an appropriate balance of shared and strategy-specific capabilities.
  • Make evidence-based build, buy, reuse, adapt, and retire recommendations in partnership with investment teams, engineering, architecture, and Data & AI.
  • Map end-to-end workflows across research, data acquisition, signal generation, scenario analysis, portfolio construction, execution support, monitoring, and performance feedback.
  • Develop structured use cases and product requirements covering the decision supported, users, data, value, risks, dependencies, controls, and adoption path.
  • Prioritize opportunities through the firm's intake process based on strategic alignment, value, scalability, technical and data readiness, risk, and organizational readiness.
  • Shape products supporting returns forecasting, liquidity and cash-flow management, hedging and portfolio optimization, risk-adjusted asset allocation, predictive signals, portfolio construction, and monitoring.
  • Define requirements for scalable ingestion and use of private and public company, market, reference, alternative, portfolio, and third-party datasets.
  • Build connections between quantitative teams and the wider firm, enabling knowledge transfer, common standards, and greater reuse of institutional expertise.
  • Champion a user-centric product approach so quantitative capabilities are designed around investor workflows and provide measurable improvements to investment decision-making.
  • Partner with Quantitative Engineering and other technology teams to move solutions from hypothesis and pilot into scalable, resilient, and maintainable products and services.
  • Establish adoption plans with business sponsors and define and track measures such as decision-cycle time, research throughput, model or component reuse, forecast quality, adoption, control effectiveness, and business value.
  • Coordinate with Data & AI, architecture, cyber, infrastructure, risk, operations, legal, compliance, and vendor teams where products depend on shared platforms or require specialist review.
  • Represent quantitative product priorities in Investment Technology, Data & AI, and use-case governance forums, providing transparent rationale for roadmap and investment decisions.
  • Build trusted relationships with investment team members, quantitative engineers, risk professionals, and operations teams across regions.
Desired Qualifications
  • An advanced degree is preferred.
  • A quantitative discipline such as mathematics, statistics, engineering, computer science, economics, operations research, physics, or finance is strongly preferred.
  • Relevant professional qualifications such as CFA, FRM, CQF, or equivalent are advantageous but not required.

About the company

Ares Management pools capital from institutions, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals into funds across credit, private equity, real estate, and infrastructure to help clients grow their wealth. It operates by assembling diversified investment vehicles, deploying capital to buy assets or lend money, and earning money from management fees, performance fees, and investment income. What sets it apart is its collaborative, multi-asset approach and flexible capital across markets and cycles, backed by a large, diverse client base. Its goal is to deliver steady, attractive returns for clients while supporting businesses and communities through different market cycles.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1997

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What believers are saying

  • Ares closed AGSS at $4.2 billion on October 1, 2026, quadrupling target.
  • The September 2026 PSP logistics JV adds up to $2.4 billion of deployable capital.
  • October 2026 financing for Phoenix Tower and Plenitude expands fee-bearing AUM and relationships.

What critics are saying

  • Apollo and Blackstone attack Ares’ secondaries and infrastructure turf, compressing fees by 2027.
  • Phoenix Tower and Plenitude concentrate capital in huge, negotiated deals with execution and governance risk.
  • A severe credit downturn would hit performance fees, fundraising, and Ares’ $671 billion platform hard.

What makes Ares Management unique

  • Ares spans credit, secondaries, real estate, and infrastructure across one distribution machine.
  • Marq Logistics and PSP’s September 2026 JV prove Ares can source operating real assets.
  • The October 2026 AGSS fund shows unmatched GP-solution depth in private markets.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Mental Health Support
  • Family Planning Benefits
  • Fertility Treatment Support
  • Paid Sick Leave

Company News

MarketScreener
Oct 19th, 2026
KKR to Sell Infinity Transportation to Ares for $2.9 Billion

KKR & Co. Inc. and Ares Management Corporation today announced a definitive agreement under which KKR will sell Infinity Transportation , a scaled, full-service railcar and intermodal equipment...

Institutional Real Estate, Inc.
Oct 15th, 2026
Ares backs Statera Energy's 1.9GW flexible energy portfolio.

Ares backs Statera Energy's 1.9GW flexible energy portfolio. by Kali Arevalo Statera Energy, a U.K.-based developer and operator of energy storage and flexible generation, has announced that Ares Infrastructure Equity funds have acquired a significant minority stake in its operational portfolio. Although financial terms were not disclosed, the companies confirmed this investment represents one of the largest transactions of its kind in the European flexibility market to date. The portfolio is composed of 1.9 gigawatts of storage and flexible generation assets across the United Kingdom. This includes the 680-megawatt Carrington Storage project in Greater Manchester and the 750-megawatt Thurrock Flexible Generation project in Essex. Statera will continue to own, operate and manage the portfolio, with Ares joining as a long-term investment partner. This is the first investment made by Ares Infrastructure Equity in Europe. It will provide significant additional capital to support Statera's next phase of growth as the company continues to advance its 16-gigawatt development pipeline. "The capital supports our plan to deliver 7 gigawatts of flexible capacity by 2030," said Tom Vernon, CEO of Statera. "We look forward to working with Ares as we continue to build and operate the flexible assets needed for a secure and affordable electricity system in the United Kingdom and across Europe." Keith Derman, partner and head of infrastructure equity at Ares, said the investment underscores the firm's conviction in energy-transition infrastructure and reflects its belief in the critical role these assets will play in supporting the United Kingdom's evolving energy system. Ares Infrastructure is focused on energy transition, digital infrastructure, sustainable infrastructure, midstream and utilities, with roughly $15 billion deployed across more than 60 investments. As of June 30, the Ares Infrastructure business had $29.9 billion of assets under management.

Hotel News Resource
Oct 9th, 2026
HVS Europe hotel transactions bulletin week ending 9 October 2026.

HVS Europe hotel transactions bulletin week ending 9 October 2026. In Brief: HVS reports on key hotel sales and investment activity across Europe for the week ending 9 October 2026 Generator acquires Novotel London Greenwich from Ares and EQ Hotel-hostel operator Generator has acquired the four-star, 151 room Novotel London Greenwich in the UK from global investment manager Ares Management and European hospitality investor and operator EQ Group. The property is situated across the River Thames from Canary Wharf, close to the Royal Observatory. The hotel includes a restaurant, bar and six meeting rooms. Following the acquisition, Generator will rebrand the hotel as Generator London Greenwich from 1 January 2027, then carry out a phased renovation starting in spring 2027 that introduces its hybrid model of private and shared rooms. Ares and EQ acquired the property from Landsec in 2024, as part of a £400 million, 21-property portfolio. LRO Hospitality acquires Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh from CVC Marathon LRO Hospitality, a joint venture between London + Regional Properties and Dutch pension fund manager PGGM, has acquired the four-star, 240-room Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh in the UK from a fund managed by global asset manager CVC Marathon. The hotel includes a restaurant and bar and is situated a short walk north of Edinburgh's old town and Waverley train station. Following the acquisition, L+R's own brand Iconic Hotels & Resorts will take over management of the hotel. CapMan and AP Pension acquire Scanic Webers in Copenhagen from Jeudan CapMan Real Estate, the real estate arm of Finnish private equity firm CapMan, has acquired the four-star, 152-room Hotel Scandic Webers in Copenhagen, Denmark, from Danish real estate investment company Jeudan through its 50/50 joint venture with Danish pension company AP Pension, via its CapMan Nordic Real Estate IV fund. The hotel is situated in central Copenhagen by the main train station and includes a restaurant, bar and three meeting rooms. The JV plans to extensively renovate the hotel. Swedish operator Scandic Hotels will continue operating the hotel. This marks the joint venture's second acquisition, following its purchase of the four-star, 366-room Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers in September 2026, as reported in this newsletter. Extendam sells Ibis Styles Paris Montmartre Nord French private equity firm Extendam has sold the three-star, 45-room Ibis Styles Paris Montmartre Nord in France to a family of industrialists. The hotel includes a breakfast restaurant and is situated in Paris' 18th district, 2 kms north of the Sacré-Cœur Basilica. Extendam acquired the hotel with its operating partner MyHotels in 2019, and fully renovated it in 2021. Following the sale, MyHotels will continue to operate the hotel and will remain a co-investor alongside the family. Yurbban Hospitality Group acquires Allegro Barcelona Spanish owner-operator Yurbban Hospitality Group has acquired the three-star, 56-room Allegro Barcelona hotel in Spain. The property is situated in central Barcelona's prime Eixample district, a short walk from Passeig de Gràcia and Plaça de Catalunya. Yurbban closed the hotel on 5 October 2026 for a full refurbishment and plans to reopen it as UMA House Granados in February-March 2027. HVS is the world's leading consulting and valuation services organization focused on the hotel, restaurant, shared ownership, gaming, and leisure industries. Established in 1980, the company performs more than 4,500 assignments per year for virtually every major industry participant. HVS principals are regarded as the leading professionals in their respective regions of the globe. Through a worldwide network of over 50 offices staffed by 300 experienced industry professionals, HVS provides an unparalleled range of complementary services for the hospitality industry. For further information regarding our expertise and specifics about our services, please visit www.hvs.com.

PR Newswire
Oct 6th, 2026
Middle River Power acquires Panoche Energy Center from Ares.

Middle River Power acquires Panoche Energy Center from Ares. Oct 06, 2026, 09:00 ET Addition strengthens MRP's flexible capacity portfolio as demand for dispatchable resources accelerates across the Western Interconnection CHICAGO, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Middle River Power (MRP) today announced it has closed on the acquisition of Panoche Energy Center (Panoche), a fully contracted 427-megawatt (MW) natural gas generation facility located in Firebaugh, California, from an Ares Infrastructure Equity fund (Ares). The acquisition builds on MRP's growing portfolio of flexible, reliable, and cleaner generation assets, following the additions of the 240 MW Midway-Sunset and 250 MW Brush facilities earlier this year. MRP expects to apply its hybridization strategy to Panoche, pairing efficient thermal capacity with storage to meet rising demand across multiple sectors, including utilities, data centers, and industrial offtakers. "We continue to add to our portfolio of flexible, reliable, and clean generation assets across the West with the acquisition of Panoche from Ares," said Mark Kubow, Chief Executive Officer at Middle River Power. "This fully contracted facility adds to our growing footprint across the West, following the additions of the Midway-Sunset facility in Kern County, California, and the Brush facility in Morgan County, Colorado, earlier this year. We expect to deploy our strategy of hybridizing critical capacity resources so we can continue delivering reliable, affordable, and cleaner energy well into the future, for customers throughout the region." "Ares is proud to have supported this critical asset since its development twenty years ago, and we're pleased to have worked closely with MRP throughout this process to facilitate a smooth transition and a compelling next chapter for Panoche," said Keith Derman, Head of Ares Infrastructure Equity. "We believe that Panoche will continue to provide reliable, efficient, and flexible capacity to the California grid." About Middle River Power Middle River Power (MRP) is an independent power producer and asset management company focused on finding creative solutions that accelerate the energy transition. MRP's strategy combines new technologies and resources with under-utilized legacy generation assets, delivering cleaner, more reliable, and cost-efficient resources, faster than any standalone development. With a specialty in repositioning existing, safe, critical resources with co-located and hybrid development projects, MRP delivers clean, reliable energy solutions to its customers and communities. In 2025, MRP was acquired by Partners Group, one of the largest firms in the global private markets industry, acting on behalf of its clients. For more information, visit www.middleriverpower.com. About Ares Management Corporation Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) is a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across the credit, real estate, private equity and infrastructure asset classes. We seek to advance our stakeholders' long-term goals by providing flexible capital that supports businesses and creates value for our investors and within our communities. By collaborating across our investment groups, we aim to generate consistent and attractive investment returns throughout market cycles. As of June 30, 2026, Ares Management Corporation's global platform had over $671 billion of assets under management, with operations across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. For more information, please visit www.ares.com. SOURCE Middle River Power

Benzinga
Oct 5th, 2026
Sabey Data Center Properties Secures Additional Investment from Ares to Support Continued Growth - Ares M

SEATTLE and WASHINGTON, Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sabey Corporation ("Sabey") and National Real Estate Advisors, LLC ("National") today announced that Ares Secondaries funds ("Ares")