Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 3,563	$ 73,594
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	284	(764)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	284	(764)
Comprehensive income (loss)	3,847	72,830
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(75)	7,802
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Moelis & Company	$ 3,922	$ 65,028