Is Ares Management a good company to work for?

Ares Management has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 520 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 14% over the last 12 months. 55% of employees would recommend working at Ares Management to a friend and 53% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Ares Management have been left by employees working as Analyst , Executive Assistant and Vice President .

Does Ares Management pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Ares Management employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Ares Management. This rating has decreased by 14% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Ares Management?

55% of Ares Management employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Ares Management 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Ares Management?

Associate (53) , Analyst (45) , Senior Associate (38) , Vice President (28) , Executive Assistant (18) , Summer Analyst (13) , Intern (12) , Principal (9) , AVP-Operations (5) , Associate Vice President (5) , Investment Analyst (5) , Assistant Vice President (4) , Receptionist (4) , Administrative Assistant (3) , Human Resources (3)

What are the pros of working at Ares Management according to real employee reviews?

"Great culture and team environment" ((in 77 reviews)); "Prestige, Good Benefits, snacks in the fridge" ((in 52 reviews)); "Nice people to work with" ((in 41 reviews)); "Pay is good." ((in 33 reviews)); "Good work life balance 2" ((in 23 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Ares Management according to real employee reviews?

"Bad management, Bad HR, Low quality work." ((in 22 reviews)); "Long hours at times but usually not persistent" ((in 18 reviews)); "6. Zero accountability for bad managers (and there are plenty); you will never win against a manager here, no matter how inept he/she may be." ((in 13 reviews)); "HR is powerless at enforcing policy since it’s all driven by the senior leadership who pays them." ((in 11 reviews)); "Long hours are expected with little appreciation." ((in 11 reviews))

What are employees saying about Ares Management layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Ares Management layoffs and their outlook for job security at Ares Management in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Ares Management locations?

Los Angeles , New York , Culver City , Century City , Denver , Atlanta , Chicago , Boston , Newark , Itasca , Saint Louis , Manhasset , Berkeley , Miami , Maryland City , Hollywood, Los Angeles

Ares Management reviews

3.4

55% would recommend to a friend

(440 total reviews)

Michael Arougheti

86% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

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Ares Management has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 440 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Ares Management employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.6 stars).

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440 reviews

4.0

Apr 5, 2021

Great company

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company Strong top management Good pay and benefits

Cons

No real cons Would appreciate to have more exposition at the junior level

4.0

Nov 4, 2014

Director, London

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fast changing business with plenty of opportunity as it evolves. As the different areas of the business begin to integrate, this should open the door for exciting career development. HR are also making an effort to ensure that employees are well looked after.

Cons

A political hot pot for Director and above that can seriously endanger your mental health! The business is growing quickly and this can lead to a clash of 'big personalities'. In time this will no doubt settle down. in the meantime management of the operations/integration are being tested.

5.0

Jun 1, 2026

Supportive culture with great growth opportunities

Associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Ares Management is a great organisation to work with, and I learned a lot during my time there. The work culture is positive and welcoming, the pay rises are fair, the medical benefits are good, and the leadership team is very supportive. I started at the Service Desk and grew into a Desktop Engineer role, which shows how much the company invests in helping people develop their careers. The managers genuinely encourage learning and give you the space to take on new challenges. The team is friendly and always ready to help, which makes everyday work much easier and more enjoyable. Overall, Ares gave me a strong platform to build my future, and I would happily recommend it as a great place to work.

Cons

Honestly, I had a great experience and have no real complaints during my time here

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