About this 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
Primary functions & responsibilities:
Audit Execution
• Assist in planning and executing internal audit engagements across financial, operational, compliance, and • Perform risk assessments, process walkthroughs, and design and operating effectiveness testing of controls • Prepare high-quality audit documentation, including work papers, findings, and assist in drafting reports Risk Assessment & Control Evaluation
• Assist in Identify and evaluate key risks and assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls • Highlight control gaps, root causes, and business impacts, and recommend practical improvements • Proactively identify emerging risks and communicate them in a timely manner
Stakeholder Engagement
• Partner with business, operations, and compliance teams across geographies • Draft audit findings recommendations and demonstrate and discuss them with Audit lead within Internal Audit. • Track and support remediation of audit findings to closure
Data & Technology Enablement
Leverage data analytics and emerging AI-enabled tools to support audit execution and enhance insights. Analyze datasets to identify trends, exceptions, and control considerations, while applying professional skepticism and validating outputs. Remain mindful of AI-related risks, including data privacy, security, and output reliability.
Team Contribution
• Perform the work on audit areas allocated and suggest efficiency in overall audit process.
qualifications Education:
• Related certifications (CPA, CA, CIA or similar) preferred.
Experience Required:
• Understanding of the operation of financial markets, financial instruments and strategies. • 2 – 4 years of internal audit experience in the Financial Services Industry with an emphasis in the Investment Management industry. • Subject matter expertise in auditing and enterprise risk management concepts (e.g., risk assessment/prioritization, process & internal controls, root cause analysis) General Requirements:
• Strong Internal Audit concept and technical skills, written and verbal communication skills, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills • Experience with AI, data analytics and comfortable with manipulating large data sets. • Enthusiastic/ self-motivated/ strong interest in learning/ effective under pressure and willing to take personal responsibility/accountability.
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.