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      Ares Management

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      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

      Ratings by category

      3.7

      Compensation and benefits

      3.4

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.3

      Culture & values

      3.3

      Work/Life balance

      3.1

      Career opportunities

      3.0

      Senior management

      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 7, 2025

      Great place to work

      Analyst
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great people and culture, team environment

      Cons

      Work a lot and can be weekends

      1.0
      Jul 5, 2025

      Great Place —If You’re a Favorite, Not if You’re Capable

      Associate
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Local team leads act like modern-day serfs, quick to say “yes” to whatever their overseas managers demand no matter how unreasonable, humiliating, or pointless. The culture fosters extreme insecurity and low self-esteem among local leadership, who in turn stifle initiative and critical thinking from the team.If you’re looking for real professional development, meaningful challenges, or a merit-based culture, look elsewhere.

      Cons

      A culture built on sycophancy, not substance. Those proudly calling themselves “valued” are, in reality, stuck in mindless data entry, CRM hygiene, and low-level reporting that adds no meaningful value. Many are now effectively unemployable elsewhere, sustained only by their relentless nose-rubbing and yes-man routine — which they mistake for professional worth.Senior associates and VPs here often function as glorified personal assistants to London analysts, rather than trusted partners. The atmosphere breeds petty megalomania at the top and learned helplessness everywhere else. If you value genuine responsibility, skill development, or self-respect, this isn’t the place for you.

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