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      BlackRock

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      BlackRock reviews

      3.7

      69% would recommend to a friend

      (6,588 total reviews)
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      Laurence D. Fink

      82% approve of CEO

      69% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      BlackRock has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 6,588 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The BlackRock employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Finanzas industry (3.7 stars).

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      7K reviews
      2.0
      Jan 3, 2019

      Too much politics, less good, more bad experiences

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      You have to leave your comfort zone and it helps to develop fast. The environment is ideal for extrovert people, not the best for introverts. No micromanagement. Employees can work independently. Friendly environment. Culture is generally open and colleagues are supportive.

      Cons

      Good performance is not/rarely rewarded. If you perform well you will get more work or more responsibility, recognition is a very long term thing at BlackRock. Bonus system and promotion process' criteria are not clear (too flexible to give the opportunity to make subjective decisions). Too much politics. Career progression mainly depends on how good you are at politics, doesnt really depends on your performance. Creating even short term plans is undervalued. Management provides not clear plans, there are a lot of open questions or essential guidance is missing when a new project/initiative starts.

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      BlackRock Response
      7y
      Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear you enjoy your working environment and colleagues. We strive to reward our employees fairly for their contributions and give opportunities to share in our firm’s growth and success. If you feel your compensation does not measure up to your performance and responsibilities, we encourage you to speak to your manager or HR.
      2.0
      Dec 19, 2018

      Bad place to start career

      Associate
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      -Exposure to different investment teams and products -Training program provides a good high-level introduction to the industry -Some new opportunities through internal mobility, though limited to your internal network

      Cons

      -Large amount of repetitive grunt work -Low compensation -Don’t learn useful skills relevant to investment management -Firm is very cost-conscious, enforced strictly by senior management, which I believe drives the culture, making it very difficult to hire/retain talented employees -Technology is outdated, and rate of innovation is far surpassed by the growing needs of the firm -Middle management is uncommunicative on important decisions, and avoids discussing the many problems that exist

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      BlackRock Response
      7y
      Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback and experience. We are disappointed you don’t feel that some employees are receiving sufficient support or compensation. We strive to foster an environment where employees are rewarded for their contributions and feel empowered to share new ideas and be recognized for them. We also invest broadly in developing our employees and providing opportunities for them to grow. We will take your feedback into consideration.
      5.0
      Oct 22, 2018

      Analyst

      Analyst
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great learning opportunities at BlackRock

      Cons

      Big Company hard to find way in terms of career trajectory

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