Ares Management reviews

3.4

55% would recommend to a friend

(440 total reviews)
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Michael Arougheti

86% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

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
Aug 7, 2025

Good firm to work

Recommend
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Pros

Benefits are amazing, you will enjoy working in the firm

Cons

internal politics, Indian management is not very supportive

3.0
Aug 6, 2025

All about the people

Recommend
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Pros

Important work, responsibility given right away

Cons

Entire experience there will depend on who you report to. Cycled through some great leaders as well as some so bad that I contemplated abandoning the industry. Some of these leaders are no longer with the company, so credit to HR and upper management for taking action. However for juniors, can often be too late

3.0
Aug 6, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Great exposure to private equity and alternative investment strategies. Smart and driven colleagues – strong learning culture for early-career professionals. The firm has a good reputation in the market, which helps long-term career prospects. Competitive salary and decent bonus structure.

Cons

Work-life balance can be a challenge; long hours are the norm, especially during deal cycles. Limited upward mobility unless you're in specific teams or have strong internal connections. Management communication could be more transparent. Culture can feel overly corporate and political at times.

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