great people doing the work, arrogant bullies taking credit for it - Director BlackRock Employee Review

2.0
Oct 13, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

salary, cameraderie, location, light-filled offices, diversity

Cons

inner circle mentality, more stick than carrot, non-experts making subjective decisions, hierarchy and politics over strategy and common sense

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5.0
Jun 7, 2026
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Pros

Surrounded by top talent, Lots of opportunities for career growth

Cons

Large organization, so decision-making and processes can sometimes move more slowly than in smaller firms.

2.0
Jun 8, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Lots of client exposure Learning unique products Aladdin

Cons

Too much politics in the team. Nobody stays for more than 2 years. Also they like you as long as you do their job. The moment you ask for a raise or a change they immediately intentionally make your life difficult

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