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
A Senior Associate in Internal Audit at Ares is expected to bring a strong combination of risk and control expertise, financial services knowledge, and end‑to‑end audit execution capability. The role requires the ability to assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, perform risk assessments, and proactively identify and communicate emerging risks, while maintaining a deep understanding of financial markets, investment strategies, and asset management operations.



Candidates must be comfortable leveraging data analytics and technology to enhance audit efficiency and insights, alongside strong analytical and critical thinking skills to identify root causes and provide practical, value‑adding recommendations. Equally important are communication and stakeholder management abilities, as the role involves presenting findings clearly to global business, operations, and compliance teams and driving remediation. A high level of professionalism, independence, and ethical judgment is essential, along with solid organizational, project management, and follow‑up skills. Experience of working of Global Asset Management audits with understanding of regulatory requirements from key regulators like SEC, FCA, MAS etc is preferred. Overall, top performers distinguish themselves by combining technical audit strength with business insight, a data‑driven mindset, and the ability to t

📌 Senior Associate, Internal Audit (Mumbai)
🏢 Ares Management
📍 Mumbai