Application Integration Analyst, M&A Technology
Ares Management · Los Angeles, CA
- On site
- Full-time
- $170,000 / year
- Los Angeles, CA
Job highlights
- Analyze applications for M&A due diligence and strategy.
- Map and support application integration and data flows.
- Provide system and data analysis for migration.
- Collaborate on application strategy and architecture.
- Coordinate stakeholders and maintain documentation.
About the role
Application Integration Analyst, M&A Technology
Ares Management is seeking an experienced Application Integration Analyst to join their M&A Technology team. With over 20 years of success driven by its people and culture, Ares fosters a collaborative, responsible, entrepreneurial, self-aware, and trustworthy environment. The company is committed to inclusivity and growth, offering a welcoming workplace for diverse talent to build careers in the exciting financial industry.
Primary Functions And Essential Responsibilities
Application Assessment & Rationalization
- Perform detailed application assessments for M&A due diligence and ongoing strategy.
- Analyze overlapping systems, functional capabilities, and technical architectures for consolidation.
- Evaluate application usage, business criticality, and dependencies for target-state recommendations.
- Partner with stakeholders to understand workflows, usage, and pain points.
Integration Analysis & Execution Support
- Map application ecosystems, including integrations, data flows, and dependencies.
- Support application onboarding and integration activities across M&A transactions.
- Participate in solution design, providing input on integration approaches and data movement.
- Assist in planning and coordinating application migration and integration.
Data & Systems Analysis
- Act as a system and data analyst for data mapping, migration planning, and validation.
- Analyze data flows, identifying transformation logic, dependencies, and reconciliation.
- Support validation efforts for data accuracy and completeness during integration.
Application Strategy & Architecture Support
- Partner with M&A Integration Program Managers to align technical design with program plans.
- Collaborate with Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and Application teams on enterprise standards.
- Communicate technical concepts, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Contribute to governance forums with architectural input.
Stakeholder Coordination & Documentation
- Coordinate across cross-functional teams (Technology, Strategy, Business, vendors).
- Prepare analysis materials and insights for Technology leadership.
- Maintain documentation of application landscapes, integration patterns, and dependencies.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
Experience Required
- 8+ years of enterprise technology experience in application support, systems analysis, or application-focused roles.
- 4+ years of experience within financial services, with exposure to asset management or similar regulated environments, is preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of enterprise application landscapes (ERP, CRM, data platforms, domain-specific systems).
- Demonstrated experience analyzing application integrations, data flows, and system dependencies.
- Experience supporting application integration efforts, including APIs, middleware, and file-based interfaces.
- Working knowledge of authentication and access models (SSO, identity/access management).
- Experience with SaaS platforms and vendor-managed systems.
- Exposure to M&A integration activities, system migrations, or large-scale technology transformations is preferred.
Technical Skills
- Familiarity with application inventory and CMDB tools (e.g., ServiceNow).
- Experience analyzing data flows and supporting data validation using SQL and/or Python.
- Working knowledge of API-based integrations and enterprise integration patterns.
- Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint for analysis, documentation, and communication.
Skills & Attributes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to translate complex system landscapes into clear, structured insights and documentation.
- Solid understanding of application usage, operational, and support considerations.
- Effective communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Comfortable operating in dynamic environments with evolving priorities.
- Collaborative team player with relationship-building abilities.
- Proactive, self-starter mindset with strong ownership and accountability.
Reporting Relationships
Compensation
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $145,000 - $170,000. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus. This range considers various qualifications and experience levels.
Ares offers robust U.S. Core Benefits including comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision plans; a 401(k) program with company match; Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA); Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution; life insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and commuter benefits.
Additional benefits include access to a world-class medical advisory team, a mental health app with coaching, therapy, and psychiatry, a mindfulness and wellbeing app, a financial wellness benefit with access to a financial advisor, new parent leave, reproductive and adoption assistance, emergency backup care, a matching gift program, and an education sponsorship program.
Key skills/competency
- Application Integration Analyst
- M&A Technology
- Application Assessment
- Integration Analysis
- Data Analysis
- Systems Analysis
- Enterprise Architecture
- Stakeholder Management
- Financial Services Technology
- SQL/Python
Skills & topics
- Application Integration Analyst
- M&A Technology
- Application Assessment
- Integration Analysis
- Data Analysis
- Systems Analysis
- Enterprise Architecture
- Financial Services
- Asset Management
- Technology Transformation
- SQL
- Python
- APIs
- ServiceNow
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Due Diligence
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 8+ years of enterprise tech experience, M&A exposure, and financial services background. Emphasize skills in application integration, data analysis, and stakeholder coordination.
- Showcase technical skills: Detail your experience with SQL, Python, APIs, middleware, and CMDB tools like ServiceNow. Quantify achievements where possible to demonstrate impact.
- Understand the culture: Research Ares' core values (Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy) and their purpose. Align your application and interview responses with these principles.
- Prepare for technical and behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss complex application landscapes, integration challenges, and your problem-solving approach. Provide examples of cross-functional collaboration and adaptability.
Technical preparation
Practice SQL queries for data extraction and validation.,Familiarize with Python for data analysis tasks.,Review API concepts and integration patterns.,Study CMDB tools like ServiceNow basics.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex system you analyzed.,How do you handle evolving priorities?,Give an example of cross-functional collaboration.,How do you ensure data accuracy in integrations?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for an Application Integration Analyst at Ares Management?
- The Application Integration Analyst at Ares Management will primarily be responsible for performing application assessments during M&A due diligence, mapping application ecosystems and data flows, supporting integration and migration activities, and analyzing systems and data. You will also contribute to application strategy and architecture, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and maintain documentation.
- What qualifications are essential for the Application Integration Analyst role at Ares Management?
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field is required. You'll need 8+ years of enterprise technology experience, with a preference for 4+ years in financial services. Strong knowledge of enterprise application landscapes, integration analysis, data flows, and technical skills like SQL, Python, and API knowledge are crucial.
- What is the typical work arrangement for an Application Integration Analyst at Ares Management?
- While the job description does not explicitly state the work arrangement, roles of this nature in financial services often involve a hybrid model. Candidates should clarify the specific expectations during the interview process. Based on typical industry practices, it's likely to be hybrid.
- How does Ares Management support employee growth and development for an Application Integration Analyst?
- Ares Management emphasizes career development and employee-focused programming. They offer robust benefits including educational sponsorship, a financial wellness benefit with access to an advisor, and opportunities to work in a growing industry, fostering an environment where talent can build careers.
- What is the salary range for an Application Integration Analyst at Ares Management?
- The anticipated base salary range for this Application Integration Analyst position at Ares Management is $145,000 to $170,000 annually. This range is subject to variation based on factors such as experience, education, and other qualifications.
- What technical skills are most important for the Application Integration Analyst role at Ares Management?
- Key technical skills include familiarity with application inventory and CMDB tools (like ServiceNow), experience analyzing data flows and performing data validation with SQL and/or Python, a working knowledge of API-based integrations and enterprise integration patterns, and strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.