Analyst applicants have rated the interview process at BlackRock with 4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 60% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
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Cognitive test was simple and a way to cut numbers without coming off as a large company who ignores cantidates. I am unsure of how they can assess a cantidates ability and potential based on playing balloon tower defense
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Asked me to press a balloon to see how close I would get it to popping. Testing risk taking
Very nice speaking with everyone. Many behavioral questions so understand your story well and be prepared to explain why you want the role. Also be sure to have answers to a wide range of "tell me about a time" questions.
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Why BlackRock, why this role, tell me about a time types
I applied online. I interviewed at BlackRock (New York, NY) in Nov 2025
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4-hour super day process for a 1st year analyst role on one of their portfolio construction teams. There were 3 45-minute calls and all 3 went very well. Everyone was very supportive throughout the process and genuinely happy to talk to you. They engaged with you a lot, too!
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Typical behavioral questions. Describe a time you disagreed with someone, how do you work in a team setting, etc.