Is Ares Management a good company to work for?

Ares Management has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 516 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 12% over the last 12 months. 60% of employees would recommend working at Ares Management to a friend and 59% 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 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Ares Management. This rating has decreased by 11% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Ares Management?

60% of Ares Management employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Ares Management 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Ares Management?

Associate (52) , Analyst (45) , Senior Associate (37) , Vice President (27) , 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 generally and decent hours" ((in 79 reviews)); "Good benefits and perks" ((in 48 reviews)); "Pay is good." ((in 38 reviews)); "Overall the people are great" ((in 37 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 22 reviews))

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

"Long hours but that is to be expected" ((in 16 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 15 reviews)); "HR is powerless at enforcing policy since it’s all driven by the senior leadership who pays them." ((in 14 reviews)); "Long hours are expected with little appreciation." ((in 12 reviews)); "The Atlanta industrial management team operates with excessive micromanagement, making it difficult to do your job efficiently." ((in 5 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 Ares Management locations have received the highest employee ratings?

New York , Denver , Los Angeles

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Ares Management reviews

3.5

60% would recommend to a friend

(437 total reviews)

Michael Arougheti

86% approve of CEO

59% 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 437 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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Reviews by job title

437 reviews

2.0

Jun 4, 2026

Brand Strength, Organizational Challenges

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Strong Brand Reputation: The company's industry-leading brand recognition significantly enhances employee career prospects.

Cons

Challenging Organizational Culture: A high-stress organizational culture negatively impacts team morale and overall productivity. Overly Hierarchical Structure and Conflicting Priorities: A top-heavy hierarchy creates conflicting leadership guidance, leading to project ambiguity and misaligned priorities. Uncompetitive Total Compensation: Below-market compensation packages drive consistent attrition and hinder the recruitment of top-tier talent.

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

2.0

May 20, 2026

Do Not Recommend Compliance Team

Compliance officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Compensation is competitive with other firms. Beautiful office.

Cons

Limited visibility to senior leaders and high compliance turnover.

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