Pros
Been working here for less than a year but so far so good. Pay is competitive although I do feel like they low ball you when making offers with little room for negotiation. Haven't been here long enough to know about bonuses, but working hourly receiving OT definitely helps. Hours are very good, never take my work home with me. Lunch is catered 4x a week, bagels in the morning and kitchen is stocked with water, juices, soda, fruit, cereal, coffee etc. Health benefits are pretty good too. Business casual attire M-TH, casual Fridays. Beautiful new offices in convenient location. Overall good energy if you get lucky with your department. Internet is monitored of course but most sites are not blocked like at other firms. Guest Wifi..Nice welcome kit which includes mug, thermos, pen, key chain, business card holder, your choice of bag (duffel, messenger, backpack) Great name to have on your resume, very well known in the finance world.
Cons
Can only think of small cons.....Can be hard to get to know colleagues if they're not in your department. People are pretty much in their own world - some with their noses up if you're new. PTO is 15 days a year if working at ARES under 5 years. Not sure if you can carry over any unused PTOs for the following year as the PTOs are accrued. Unable to use any sick days until after 90 days of employment, if sick need to use PTO. Your manager is sometimes someone different than who you report to on a daily basis, this can cause a disconnect and your real manager not really knowing what you do daily/job well done. Not sure about room for growth or pay increases as haven't been working here long enough.