Just ok - Associate Ares Management Employee Review

3.0
6 Apr 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Free catered lunch, beautiful offices

Cons

long hours, siloed workstreams, difficult to move ahead due to office politics

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5.0
11 May 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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
4 Jun 2026
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.

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