Decent place to work, but compensation doesn't really move once you're in - Custody Operations BlackRock Employee Review

3.0
Feb 27, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Prestige, everyone knows BlackRock. Easy to move around if you get bored with your current role. BlackRock University is awesome for technical and soft skill workshops.

Cons

Some of the managers never leave their offices and don't empower or talk to employees. Decent pay to start, and then it slowly (2-3% per year) creeps up, even for the great employees. I've seen this time and time again. Promotions are political, so you really have to network, which is a good if you're outgoing, but bad if you're shy even if you're an outstanding employee

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Pros

Great exposure in financial markets

Cons

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4.0
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Pros

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Cons

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