At this point, BlackRock has all but dug its claws into FutureAdvisor. The direction of the company has changed, the morale is abysmal, and many good people have left or are on their way out as soon as something comes along. A company that inspired passion from its employees has since lost its touch, and it's quite clear that passion won't be returning.
What was a fast-paced tech company is now a slow-moving finance company, regardless of what keeps getting repeated at all-hands meetings.
You may sign on with FutureAdvisor, but you work for BlackRock... remember that.
The innovation is gone. You are no longer here to invent the future, but rather you are here to rehash the same product that almost never gets noticeable updates.
BlackRock seems to pride itself on paying industry wages if not better, but FutureAdvisor must not be part of that memo. Most everyone you speak with is consistently underpaid when compared to other companies, both in finance and tech. The reason those people remain is because the bonus has yet to pay, they haven't yet hit their 3 year(!) vesting period for 401k match and profit sharing, or because they don't have an offer at their next place yet.
It's incredible to see how things have changed for the worse since before the acquisition.
If you're looking to work here try to get a good read on the morale and pay before you start. Also negotiate hard for your salary, because BlackRock doesn't give raises unless you get a promotion.
