Values and Culture

Our Greatest Assets are Our Culture and Our Team

Ares' success over the last 20 years has been driven in large part by our distinct culture. While we are a mosaic of different backgrounds and experiences, we are unified and grounded in everything that we do by our shared values. Our culture is underpinned by living these core values each day.

Our Core Values

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Collaborative

We achieve more together
We believe that active collaboration across our team and with our investors and strategic partners generates better outcomes.

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Responsible

We strive to be a force for good
We are a driver of positive change, sustainability, and diversity, equity and inclusion both inside and outside of our organization.

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Entrepreneurial

We innovate and build
We empower our people to take an “ownership approach,” operate as leaders and pursue smart risks because we believe this drives excellence.

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Self Aware

We reflect and evolve
We believe in direct feedback, approach everything with a growth mindset, celebrate our wins, learn from our losses and strive for continuous improvement.

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Trustworthy

We are dedicated stewards
We serve an important role in the lives of our stakeholders and we honor the trust that has been placed in us through our daily actions.

Ares Accolades

The below selection are a small selection of Ares' recent accolades

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UK's Best Workplace for Wellbeing
UK's Best Workplace for Wellbeing
2022-2023

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Great Place to Work Certified
Great Place to Work Certified
US:
2021-2023
India & UK:
2022-2023

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UK's Best Places for Women(Medium Organizations)
UK's Best Places for Women(Medium Organizations)
2022

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MLT Black Equity at Work Bronze Certified
MLT Black Equity at Work Bronze Certified
2023

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Seramount 100 Best Company
Seramount 100 Best Company
2022

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Ares named 51st in Forbes’ inaugural list of America’s Best Companies for 2025
Ares named 51st in Forbes’ inaugural list of America’s Best Companies for 2025
2025

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Meet Our Team

Our People

We cultivate teams of intelligent, hard-working and caring professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Alex Jones
Alex Jones

Credit, London

“I think the firm has done a really good job of ensuring that the entrepreneurial, progressive culture stays in place. Ares very much strives to be ahead of the curve, and thinks of what the next opportunity is. You are able to have your voice heard by senior members of the team who will take that on board, give you advice, and provide any support that may be required.”

Sarah Trigueiro
Sarah Trigueiro

Corporate Services, Los Angeles

"What I appreciate most about Ares is that, if you perform well, you have the opportunity to take on new challenges and stretch yourself into new disciplines. I have worked in several departments at the firm and enjoy seeing how different ways of thinking and lateral insights from other disciplines can improve decision-making. Collaboration at Ares is about embracing change and driving impact with a team-minded approach, versus looking to one area for a solution."