Going to be working in their LA office and was wondering what the perks were (if any), like free dinners past a certain time, or transport subsidies etc. Its fine if there are none lol was just curious.
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Based on previous WSO threads, Ares offers some notable perks for its employees. While specific details for 2025 aren't explicitly mentioned, here’s what has been shared about Ares in general:
While perks like free dinners or transport subsidies weren't specifically highlighted, Ares is generally considered a great place to work despite some cons like a closed-door culture and emphasis on process. If you're looking for more specific perks like meals or transport, it might be worth confirming directly with HR or current employees.
Sources: —, 2023: What are your buy-side perks?, What Perks Do You Guys Get in your IBD Jobs?, The future of LA, Best Perks / Fringe Benefits You've Seen?
Dinners comped if you worked 11+ hrs, same w Ubers im p sure, but you kind of need a car in LA anyways.
I heard they have 15$ for lunch
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