Diversity

In our view, diversity refers to the traits and characteristics that make people unique. At Aristotle¹, we strive to have team members represent different abilities, ages, countries, ethnicities, experiences, gender, learning styles, races, sexual orientations and other dimensions.

We aim to foster a culture of honesty, hard work, integrity and intellectual curiosity. We seek employees who represent a wide breadth of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, as we believe this is critical to support the growth of our company and allows us to better service our clients.

We are committed to ensuring Aristotle is a workplace where every employee feels welcomed, respected, supported and valued. We seek to embrace diversity and create the conditions for everyone to thrive. Over the years, we have intentionally sought out and welcomed individuals from diverse backgrounds which is Aristotle today.

In July 2020, Aristotle established a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Council. The DEI Council is committed to promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture at Aristotle. We believe valuing diverse experiences and seeking out different perspectives foster a sense of belonging, boosts employee morale and improves decision-making.

The DEI Council strives to:

• Increase constituents’ awareness of DEI topics
• Promote meaningful discussions/actions surrounding DEI
• Provide a safe space to voice DEI-related concerns and serve as a conduit for communication
• Recommend policies to ensure fair and equitable hiring, compensation and promotion, regardless of race, gender, age, nationality, religion, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, family dynamics, abilities, etc.
• Measure progress and hold the firm accountable for such policies
• Spearhead initiatives to promote social justice and mobility in our communities
• Align DEI strategies with Aristotle business strategies

Membership on the DEI Council is voluntary and open to all employees of the firm. The individuals on the Council represent many dimensions of diversity at Aristotle, including age, department, ethnicity, gender, level, race, and personal and professional backgrounds.

The DEI Council is independent from other departments within Aristotle. The oversight body of the DEI Council is the Operating Committee. The DEI Council has an executive sponsor who is a current member of the Operating Committee to ensure connectivity, to advance firmwide initiatives forward and to report DEI topics back to the Operating Committee on a regular basis. Representatives from human resources, including an additional member of the Operating Committee, have also been incorporated into the DEI Council infrastructure to collaborate more closely on DEI-related initiatives.

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At Aristotle, we commit time, talent and resources to give back to our local communities. Our employees live across the U.S. and are actively involved in their own communities in different ways. Through the Employee Volunteer Day Program, Aristotle employees can make an impact in their communities in the ways they feel would be most meaningful. Every calendar year, Aristotle provides each full-time employee a paid day to use for the sole purpose of volunteering with a qualified nonprofit organization of their choice. In support of this effort, the DEI Council also organizes volunteer opportunities in the form of a Quarterly Volunteer Event in which employees can participate. For several years, Aristotle has also organized an annual Employee Match Donation Drive in support of aid for ongoing events.

Additionally, we support various organizations focused on mentorship, ongoing development, education, family support and disaster relief for individuals in underserved and underrepresented communities. As an organization, we also donate equipment to support local schools in underprivileged neighborhoods and continue to partner with organizations that provide financial literacy to youth of various ages in underrepresented communities across the nation.

The firm also supports an affinity group called the Women in Finance Employee Resource Group (ERG) that supports employees in their career development by providing them with education, mentorship, training, and networking opportunities. We also sponsor employee membership for organizations committed to empowering women working in the finance industry and/or focused on connecting and supporting women executive leaders.

Furthermore, we have partnered with various job boards and organizations that are focused on reaching underrepresented candidates (women and minorities) to ensure our job posts are reaching diverse audiences.