Resume Building Opportunity - Anonymous employee Ares Management Employee Review

2.0
Nov 16, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Ares is a resume building opportunity. Having Ares on your resume looks great, but you will pay the price for it. When you say you work at Ares, people will react "What a great firm."

Cons

Ares is the most untrustworthy organization that I have ever worked for. Don't even think about going to HR with an issue because you will simply just put a target on your back. Their job expectations are ridiculous, they just keep adding and adding and people are literally imploding. They have a very high turnover because many smart people take off the rose colored glasses within their first year, and find better opportunities and move on. People rarely smile and hardly talk unless they are in a meeting. Generous PTO package however you are required to keep in touch while on said PTO. People get sick and since you feel like you can't even take a sick day, the sick people are at the office and spreading germs, and then everyone is sick.

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5.0
May 11, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Very collaborative culture with a strong connected leadership team; a high-growth organization that provides great opportunities for performing team members - many examples of strong mobility (employees growing through promotion as well as employees moving locations and teams). I have been with the firm for more than 5 years and it has been a completely positive experience - I've grown significantly in responsibility and compensation.

Cons

Nothing that comes to mind.

2.0
Jun 4, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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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.

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