The Dark ages - Anonymous BlackRock Employee Review

1.0
Apr 30, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Big firm, very impressive on your CV. But that's it!oh and great location..

Cons

After merger of BLK, you work long amount of hours and no appreciation of your hard work. Bonuses and pay were below average and the culture died. Management focused more on reeling in New business as opposed to keeping great talent that walked out along with the best all time CEO'S in BGI history, Justin Wood & Morry Waked!

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