Head of Real Estate Technology

Ares is seeking a **Principal-level technology leader to serve as Head of Real Estate Technology**This role will lead the technology ecosystem supporting the full **real estate investment lifecycle**, including sourcing, underwriting, acquisitions, asset management, property operations, portfolio management, and investment analytics. The Head of Real Estate Technology will partner closely with **real estate investment teams, asset management, property management, finance, and operations** to ensure technology platforms enable efficient investment processes, operational scale, and data-driven decision-making. Reporting into **Senior Investment Technology leadership**, the Head of Real Estate Technology will oversee the evolution and integration of the firm’s **core real estate technology stack**, including platforms such as **DealCloud, Yardi, RealPage, Argus, MRI, and related portfolio management and analytics systems**. This leader will drive the modernization and integration of the firm’s real estate technology environment, ensuring seamless interoperability between deal management, underwriting tools, property management systems, financial platforms, and enterprise data platforms. **real estate investment technology platforms within alternative asset managers, private equity real estate firms, or institutional real estate investors**, combined with strong knowledge of the systems and data models that support real estate acquisitions, asset management, and property operations. This role requires a leader who can translate complex real estate investment workflows into scalable technology solutions while partnering closely with **investment teams, Data & AI, finance, and operations** to deliver an integrated real estate technology platform. The successful candidate will bring deep experience building and operating 15+ years of progressive technology experience supporting **real estate investment platforms within alternative asset managers, private equity real estate firms, or institutional real estate investors**. Deep familiarity with **real estate investment and asset management workflows**, including acquisitions, underwriting, asset management, and property operations. Significant experience implementing and operating Experience leading technology teams supporting complex investment platforms and global operating environments. Experience integrating **deal management systems, underwriting platforms, property management systems, and portfolio analytics platforms**. Familiarity with real estate data models covering **properties, tenants, leases, funds, portfolios, and investment performance**. Experience delivering technology platforms supporting complex **real estate investment and operational workflows**. **Education** The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus. Note, the range takes into account a broad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role.The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings. Ares U.S. Core Benefits include Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans; 401(k) program with company match; Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA); Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution; Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance; Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit.Ares offers a number of additional benefits including access to a world-class medical advisory team, a mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry, a mindfulness and wellbeing app, financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor, new parent leave, reproductive and adoption assistance, emergency backup care, matching gift program, education sponsorship program, and much more.Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) is a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across the credit, real estate, private equity and infrastructure asset classes. We seek to provide flexible capital to support businesses and create value for our stakeholders and within our communities. By collaborating across our investment groups, we aim to generate consistent and attractive investment returns throughout market cycles. As of December 31, 2025, Ares Management's global platform had approximately $623 billion of assets under management(1) with more than 4,200 employees operating across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. For more information, please visit .Ares Management LLC (together with its related operating and administrative subsidiaries, “Ares Management”) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, creed, sex, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity and expression, transgender status, genetic information, status as unemployed, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.Ares Management will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.(1) As of December 31, 2025. AUM amounts include funds managed by Ivy Hill Asset Management, LP., a wholly owned portfolio company of Ares Capital Corporation and registered investment adviser. #J-18808-Ljbffr