Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

The mission of the Ares’ Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council is to establish well-orchestrated strategies and operating plans that incorporate business alignment, leadership accountability and measured success in the following areas:

• Cultivate relationships with diversity organizations to tangibly and materially impact diversity recruiting pipelines
• Partner with business leaders to implement best practices that support diversity in interviewing and hiring methods
• Foster a culture of inclusion that embraces all forms of diversity, including but not limited to: ethnicity/background, gender, sexual orientation, and thought
• Identify key retention levers to support diverse team members

The ABA is a group focused on leadership, development and recruitment of persons of color. ABA values and engages its members, allies and partners through a series events which range from volunteering initiatives to lunch-and-learns with the aim of empowering all Ares' employees and making the firm a more inclusive place to work. This employee-led group is committed to excellence in professional development, giving back to the community, and a fair and equitable employee experience while driving superior business results. The group provides a safe and supportive environment where all member voices count. ABA's strategy is based on four pillars: Attract, Change, Advance & Engage.

The Ares Network of Empowered Women (ANEW) is focused on expanding the representation of female professionals at every level of the organization and helping women develop the skill sets they need to advance their careers. Our goal is to develop and promote initiatives that address the unique challenges women face in the industry and workplace.

DREAM is a community for employees whose lives have been touched by a disability, whether visible or invisible. DREAM promotes an environment of mutual respect and teamwork, while providing an avenue for those seeking the guidance, encouragement, and camaraderie of others who have successfully faced similar challenges. We strive to raise awareness of the challenges faced every day by these employees and their loved ones, by providing resources in line with Ares' employee-friendly work environment. Awareness is key to making our environment and society more accessible for all.

EAV's mission is to create a supportive environment, facilitate professional development, and promote educational, cultural, and social awareness for API employees and their families to help advance Ares' Inclusion & Diversity principles of fostering diverse talent, promoting an inclusive workplace, and enriching the work environment.

Mosaic is focused on creating an environment in the workplace in which all diverse individuals can thrive.  Mosaic's purpose is to further develop all diverse professionals by supporting current employees progression in a way which will avoid `diversity churn'. This effort is motivated by the need to create real change and to promote a society for long-term, sustainable inclusion for diverse professionals in the finance industry.

Out at Ares seeks to promote an inclusive, respectful, and diverse workplace environment at Ares that empowers LGBT+ employees and their allies. This group focuses on the recruitment, retention, development, and support of our LGBT+ employees and their families. We strive to achieve these goals through active engagement with internal and external stakeholders, education, ally development, networking events, and volunteering in the communities where Ares operates.

Unidos recognizes the importance of highlighting the diverse cultures within the Latinx community and building a collaborative network that promotes unity, empowerment and cultural awareness. We are focused on advancing/retaining existing talent, celebrating our rich heritage, connecting employees with educational resources and giving back to the communities where we live and work. Juntos, podemos!

The Veterans at Ares Resource and Support Group (“VARS”)’ mission is to foster a global community for Ares military veterans, allies, and families. We strive to recognize and bring awareness to the community and connect like-minded individuals through: resource sharing and mentorship, attracting, advancing, retaining talent,  connecting employees, and giving back to our communities.