Product Manager, Legal & Compliance Systems

Job Description

Ares is seeking a dynamic and motivated Technology Product Manager to join our growing Legal & Compliance Technology team. This individual will play a critical role in driving the development and implementation of technological solutions that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our Legal and Compliance functions. The ideal candidate will work closely with stakeholders to define, track, and execute key projects, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives. They will act as a strategic liaison between business strategy, operations, and technology teams, designing and managing products that support organizational goals. This role requires a proactive mindset to identify opportunities for improvement, leverage innovative technologies, and ensure seamless integration of systems and processes. The Product Manager will be responsible for the full product lifecycle—from ideation and design through implementation and post-launch support—while collaborating with cross-functional teams including IT, Legal, Compliance, and external vendors. A strong background in product management, particularly within technology, legal and compliance domains, is essential, along with exceptional leadership and communication skills. The successful candidate will also prioritize and implement product and system enhancements to drive operational efficiency, with a primary focus on Legal & Compliance product offerings.

• Provide product expertise, and support for initiatives related to product development, Legal & Compliance operational and process improvements, vendor management, product documentation, and/or system releases.

• Collaborate with the Legal & Compliance team members on technology roadmap and ongoing deliverables; Proactively manage demand and competing priorities.

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in managing, designing, and implementing existing and new systems. This includes capturing business requirements, designing technical solutions, and working with internal and external partners to deliver stable solutions.

• Act as the "keeper (and communicator) of the vision" to translate the product strategy and vision developed with business stakeholders into scalable and operational technology deliverables.

• Lead and deliver executive reporting and other data-driven deliverables, with a focus on providing appropriate content, context, and structure in a precise and timely manner.

• Collaborate with other product owners and operational and technology teams to manage dependencies and priorities.

• Coordinates with other stakeholders, such as data and IT architects, to align product and platform architectures and capabilities according to agreed-upon goals.

• Leverage software development best practices - from design, requirement gathering, analysis, deployment, testing methodologies, change management, and production support.

• Oversee cross-functional teams and vendor/consulting resources.

• Minimum of 8 years of technology experience in portfolio or corporate compliance, covering Asset Management (Alternatives preferred).

• Bachelor's or higher degree – Background in technology preferred.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Adaptable and able to work in a changing environment.

Experience Required:  

• 8+ years of Legal & Compliance technology domain experience as a business analyst or product manager.

• Working knowledge of investor, fund, and investment lifecycle, specifically related to regulatory and compliance oversight.

• Experience in the Legal domain is required – working knowledge of some of the workflows covering matter and spend and matter management, Legal entity management, Side letter management etc.

• Experience in the Compliance domain is a plus  – working knowledge of some of the workflows covering Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Transaction Monitoring, Know Your Customer (KYC), Conflicts Checks, Regulatory Reporting, etc.

• Experience with one or more (or comparable) Legal & Compliance platforms such as Simple Legal, GEMS, Ontra, Red Oak, ComplySci, Globa Relay etc.

• Track record of successfully implementing Legal & Compliance systems and taking end-to-end ownership of deliverables.

• Strong background in technology process mapping, end-user journey mapping, and detailed requirements gathering.

• The ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, adjust to changing priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• The ability to lead collaborative working groups of multiple disciplines, manage project timelines and budgets, and drive results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage data and insights to drive decision-making and continuous improvement.

• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external partners, vendors, and consultants within the finance and technology industry.

General Requirements:

• Ability to manage challenging workflow in-fast paced, dynamic organization, managing multiple assignments in a deadline-driven environment.

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.

• Inquisitive and committed to continual improvement/learning.

• Organizational skills, demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and lead deliverables to completion.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization and influence decision-making.

• Ability to be flexible in terms of hours to coordinate with team members across time zones.

• Comfort in dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty in a dynamic environment.

• Dependable, great attitude, highly motivated, and a team player.

• Ability to resolve issues with minimal supervision.

• Strong strategic thinker and problem solver.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

Reporting Relationships

Compensation

$190,000 - $210,000

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.