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

Salesforce Development & Configuration

• Build and enhance Salesforce functionality using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Flows, and declarative configuration.
• Implement user stories and requirements in alignment with architectural guidance and established coding standards.
• Customize objects, fields, page layouts, record types, flows, validation rules, profiles, and permission sets.
• Develop integrations with upstream and downstream systems using Salesforce APIs and integration patterns.
• Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and release deployments.

Collaboration & Delivery

• Work closely with the Salesforce Architect to ensure solutions align with platform strategy and long‑term design principles.
• Collaborate with business analysts, product managers, and end users to clarify requirements and understand business workflows.
• Partner with QA teams to support testing cycles and resolve defects.
• Participate in sprint ceremonies and Agile delivery activities.

Learning, Growth & Business Knowledge

• Demonstrate curiosity and initiative in learning the asset management business, its products, and its client engagement model.
• Stay current on Salesforce platform updates, new features, and best practices—especially in areas such as Flow automation, LWC, and platform AI capabilities.
• Seek opportunities for professional development, certifications, and skill advancement.
• Contribute ideas for improving system usability, efficiency, and data quality.

Operational Support

• Assist with troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and daily support of Salesforce users.
• Maintain and update documentation, including technical designs and configuration inventories.
• Help ensure data accuracy, performance, and security within the Salesforce environment.

Qualifications

Required Experience & Background

• 6-8 years of Salesforce development or configuration experience (professional or project‑based).
• Familiarity with Salesforce core clouds (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud) and Salesforce Platform capabilities.
• Hands‑on experience with Apex classes, triggers, SOQL/SOSL, Lightning Web Components, and Flow Builder.
• Understanding of Salesforce data model and fundamental CRM concepts.
• Ability to translate functional requirements into technical deliverables.
• A strong desire to learn, grow, and expand both technical and business knowledge.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
• Salesforce certifications such as Salesforce Platform Developer I, Administrator, or App Builder are helpful (or a demonstrated commitment to obtaining them).

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to financial services or interest in learning asset management products and workflows.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams and using DevOps tools (e.g., Git, Azure DevOps, Copado).
• Familiarity with integration tools, APIs, or middleware.
• Experience with Lightning Experience customization and UI design.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred.
• Engineering or Computer Science background preferred.

Reporting Relationships

Managing Director, Head of Client Platforms

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.