Ares Management reviews

3.5

60% would recommend to a friend

(438 total reviews)
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Michael Arougheti

86% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

Ares Management has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 438 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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438 reviews
2.0
Jun 8, 2026

You deserve better

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Pros

Prestige, Good Benefits, snacks in the fridge Some teams are very good. Ideal for someone in their 40s or 50s who is looking for stability.

Cons

All teams are different at a company of this size, but working in the middle office technology team was the worst experience of my career. Day to day work was either completely free of directive or projects would be completely blocked by bureaucracy. When a project I was working on went well, there was no celebration and when it was late or had issues there was no reflection. The culture is going into work to a cubicle to sit in zoom meeting straight from nine to five or eating lunch alone each day in a ghost town office. Other teams will speak poorly of each other and gossip. My boss's boss was a bully and would threaten people constantly. Everyone I worked with was "living the dream", overworked and bored to death but making a ton of money. Every team outing they had in three years was just a golf simulator. It just doesn't have to be like this. We've moved on from this cubicle farm company since the 90s, work should be encouraging and fun. Unless you're looking for stability above all else, you can find a better place to work.

2.0
Jun 4, 2026

Brand Strength, Organizational Challenges

Anonymous employee
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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.

5.0
Jun 1, 2026
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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

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