Ares Management reviews

3.5

59% would recommend to a friend

(439 total reviews)
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Michael Arougheti

86% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

Ares Management has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 439 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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439 reviews
5.0
Jul 14, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

The culture is truly what sets this firm apart. Despite the rapid growth, Ares still maintains a "small-firm" feel in that there is so much collaboration between groups/departments. The firm does not have the hierarchical system that is commonplace at the NY-based financial services firms because employees here are given the oppty to challenge themselves and develop their skillset. Employees who take on more are rewarded because this firm prefers to promote from within than hire lateral talent. In addition, the benefits are top-notch, the compensation is on par w/ the best-in-class firms and the firm is continuing to expand.

Cons

I have not come across any that are worth noting.

1.0
Jun 24, 2016

Big company, lots of politics

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Good benefits and competitive salaries

Cons

It's a culture that is built on politics. It's a matter of who likes you and who has more power

4.0
Jun 12, 2016

Recognize employees more frequently & develop career paths.

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Fast paced environment. Will be challenged - and have access to top leaders. Growth thru acquisitions is exciting.

Cons

Company is not focused on development of skills. You will have to figure it out yourself.

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