Vice President, Development Fund Management at Ares Management · Tokyo

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

Key Responsibilities

Fund Management & Portfolio Oversight

• Lead the day-to-day management and oversight of flagship development funds, including portfolio performance monitoring, strategic reviews, and value creation initiatives.
• Drive fund-level analyses, including performance evaluation, cash flow forecasting, hold/sell assessments, and investment return measurement.
• Oversee disposition processes and execution activities in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
• Act as a key operational leader during new fund launches, ensuring seamless portfolio management and fund readiness while coordinating with fundraising teams.
• Monitor portfolio-level performance metrics and proactively identify opportunities to enhance returns and mitigate risk.

Investment Strategy & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner closely with acquisitions, development, project management, leasing, finance, and capital markets teams to maximize fund performance.
• Provide strategic recommendations on portfolio construction, asset-level initiatives, and investment decisions.
• Evaluate portfolio risks and opportunities using both quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Support investment committee processes through preparation of analytical materials and strategic recommendations.

Investor Relations & Fund Reporting

• Lead the preparation of investor communications, reporting packages, investment committee memoranda, and presentation materials.
• Maintain the highest standards of accuracy, responsiveness, and professionalism in communications with institutional investors.
• Support fundraising initiatives by providing portfolio analytics, performance data, market insights, and investor presentation materials.
• Collaborate with global teams and investors on reporting requirements and strategic discussions.

Leadership & Team Development

• Mentor and develop junior team members across portfolio management and analytical functions.
• Lead internal workstreams and cross-functional projects, ensuring timely execution and accountability.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture aligned with the firm's values and long-term objectives.
• Support the professional growth of team members and help build future leaders within the organization.

Required Experience

• 10-15 years of relevant experience in real estate investment, portfolio management, asset management, acquisitions, private equity real estate, or related investment fields.
• Strong understanding of the full real estate investment lifecycle, including acquisition, asset management, portfolio optimization, and exit strategies.
• Experience working with institutional-quality investment platforms, funds, or large-scale real estate portfolios.
• Exposure to investor reporting, governance frameworks, and fiduciary responsibilities.

Technical Skills

• Advanced financial analysis and modeling capabilities.
• Strong understanding of portfolio management metrics, including IRR, cash flow forecasting, return attribution, and performance benchmarking.
• Ability to evaluate investment risks and opportunities from both strategic and financial perspectives.

Language Requirements

• Native-level Japanese.
• Business-level English with the ability to communicate effectively with global stakeholders and investors.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Real Estate, Business, or a related discipline.
• Advanced degree (MBA, Master's, etc.) and/or professional certifications such as CFA or CPA are highly valued.

Reporting Relationships Principal, Portfolio Management Development Fund, Real Estate Japan

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.