BlackRock reviews

3.7

68% would recommend to a friend

(6,569 total reviews)
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Laurence D. Fink

83% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

BlackRock has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 6,569 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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3.0
May 16, 2018

Executive Director

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Pros

Enjoy the immediate team I work with and good health benefits.

Cons

Too bureaucratic, too many layers, too much politics, and they don’t pay once you join so go in high.

3.0
Jul 26, 2017
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Pros

Good place to learn People are generally hard working and knowledgeable Very technology driven Good brand name in the industry Client focused for large clients who contribute significantly to AUM Generally very social

Cons

Pay is not great compared to the rest of the industry, particularly for a company that prides itself on being the best and largest asset manager. Sometimes has a blame culture so learn to cover your own back. Tons of office politics so be prepared to play the game if you want to get ahead unless you're lucky to end up in a good team (there are a few). Things are not always done with purpose. A culture of having meeting for the sake of having meetings. Management prefers to have "yes men" rather than people who challenge status quo and think outside of the box. Claims to be a meritocracy, but its not. At BlackRock, you will constantly hear about the importance of "raising your profile" and networking, which is important, but with some management it is more important than actually being good at your job. Some shockingly bad leaders and people managers who do not actually know how to lead, but rather pass the buck on. I would not recommend getting an operations or process driven job at BlackRock in London. More jobs are being moved overseas in a major cost cutting exercise.

1.0
May 17, 2017

PATHETIC ORGANIZATION

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Brand Name is the only best thing to be associated with blackrock. Rest everything is not worthy of talking about.

Cons

evil office politics. only buttering will get you promotion in this company. they make you parrots and dont like your different approach and opinion

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