Diversity

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Aristotle

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 outlooks on the world, as we believe this is critical for growth and allows us to provide excellent service to 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 Capital 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
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, disabilities, etc.
Monitor progress and hold the firm accountable for such policies
Spearhead initiatives to promote social justice and mobility in our communities

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. It has a direct line of communication with the Board of Managers and liaises with Human Resources (HR) on collaborative initiatives.

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Disclosures

¹The term Aristotle is used to represent the family of affiliates that is comprised of Aristotle Capital Management, LLC (Aristotle Capital); Aristotle Capital Boston, LLC (Aristotle Boston); Aristotle Credit Partners, LLC (Aristotle Credit); and Aristotle Atlantic Partners, LLC (Aristotle Atlantic), which collectively operate under a unified platform known as Aristotle. Each firm is an independent investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. Shared services business functions are conducted by affiliate Aristotle Capital, which supports all Aristotle investment teams.

“Good moral character is not something that we can achieve on our own. We need a culture that supports the conditions under which self-love and friendship flourish.”
– ARISTOTLE

Our Commitments

Enhance DEI awareness and environment for employees

Support recruiting and retention efforts and monitor progress

Promote community outreach

Increase DEI-related communication and employee support around current events

How We Are Doing Our Part

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. The DEI Council also organizes fundraising and volunteer opportunities throughout the year for employees to participate alongside organizations such as the American Red Cross and UNICEF. 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.

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. Additionally, the DEI Council continues to partner with organizations that provide financial literacy to youth of various ages in underrepresented communities across the nation.

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. Additionally, the DEI Council supports our Women in Finance Employee Resource Group (ERG).

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.