Senior Associate, RFP

Primary Functions & Essential Responsibilities

• Lead and project manage complex RFPs, RFIs, DDQs and ad-hoc investor requests from intake through final delivery, driving timelines, stakeholder engagement, quality control and issue resolution across multiple concurrent priorities.
• Produce, review and refine high-quality proposal content that is clear, accurate, compliant and responsive to investor needs.
• Partner with relationship management, product strategy, investment teams, Compliance and subject matter experts to gather inputs, validate messaging and ensure proposal language reflects approved firm standards.
• Apply strong writing judgment and commercial awareness to tailor responses while maintaining consistency with approved firm messaging.
• Contribute to process and technology initiatives that improve efficiency, workflow transparency, content governance and response consistency across the global RFP function.
• Leverage RFP technology platforms, AI-enabled tools, data and reporting capabilities to streamline content development, strengthen content governance and enhance team productivity.
• Exercise sound judgment when using AI-assisted content by validating accuracy, sourcing, tone and alignment with approved messaging before materials are shared internally or externally.
• Develop a strong understanding of Ares’ strategies, products, performance data, platform capabilities, and industry best practices to continuously strengthen proposal quality.
• Act as a solutions-oriented partner and advocate for the RFP process, communicating proactively with senior team members and internal partners under tight deadlines.
• Serve as a senior reviewer for qualitative and quantitative content, including questionnaires, datasets and consultant database submissions, ensuring accuracy, clarity, completeness and alignment with internal policies.
• Help guide and mentor junior team members through drafting feedback, quality review, process guidance and day-to-day support.

Education

Experience Required

General Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to translate complex investment, platform and operational information into clear, accurate and persuasive responses.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage workstreams, timelines, stakeholders and multiple concurrent deliverables.
• Proactive mindset; able to identify process improvements, adopt AI-enabled tools and enhance team efficiency, content quality and response consistency.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality when reviewing written materials, data, performance information and client-facing content.
• Able to perform under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment while remaining organized and solutions-oriented.
• Collaborative team player who builds strong cross-functional relationships, demonstrates accountability and communicates proactively.
• Intellectual curiosity and interest in asset management, investment strategies, private markets and institutional investor diligence.
• Working knowledge of asset management, private markets or alternative investment products preferred.
• Experience with Salesforce, PowerBI or AI-enabled workflow, content management and reporting tools a plus.

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