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      Ares Management

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      Ares Management reviews

      3.4

      56% would recommend to a friend

      (441 total reviews)
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      Michael Arougheti

      87% approve of CEO

      55% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.6

      Compensation and benefits

      3.4

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.3

      Work/Life balance

      3.2

      Culture & values

      3.1

      Career opportunities

      3.0

      Senior management

      Ares Management has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 441 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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      441 reviews
      1.0
      Sep 18, 2024

      Managing Director and COO of Global Client Solutions Group

      Managing director
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      They have over hired for the events team leaving it a fairly easy job as tasks are widely spread

      Cons

      When leaders manage through threats and dishonesty, it can create a toxic work environment. This type of leadership often leads to low morale, high turnover, and reduced productivity because employees feel undervalued and mistrusted. Trust and respect are crucial for a healthy workplace, and when they're replaced by fear and dishonesty, it can undermine teamwork, motivation, and long-term success. Over time, this type of leadership style can hurt the company’s reputation and make it difficult to retain top talent.

      4.0
      Sep 14, 2024

      Great company

      Principal
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Rapidly growing firm with stellar leadership and market reputation. Motivated individuals are supported and provided stretch opportunities to grow and pitch ideas. Leadership is accessible and makes time for you. As with any large firm, there is internal politics but strong culture keeps it in check. Compensation and benefits tend to be above market. Overall, a great place to learn and grow.

      Cons

      Rapid growth and capital raising has translated into an imbalance, with the expectation to do a lot more with less. The pace of work and expectations could be demanding and not for everyone. Decision making tends to be slow due to emphasis on consensus building. Firm is trying to navigate it's identity transitioning from a nimble culture to operating like a large bank. Lack of productivity drivers and subpar technology investment. Underpowered laptops, slow connectivity and support, outdated or lack of collaboration and productivity software could be frustrating.

      4.0
      Sep 3, 2024

      Growing company, great culture

      Vice president
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      -Great culture where management value employees -Given responsibilities to progress and develop, lean teams so plenty of opportunities. - Rewarded well for good performance

      Cons

      - Long hours regardless of role in the firm - Lean teams, so unreasonable expectations at times on what an individual can deliver

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