Associate, Internal Audit

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.