Prestigious company let down by too much bureaucracy - Anonymous employee BlackRock Employee Review

2.0
May 11, 2011
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

BlackRock is well know for excellence within financial services industry so having worked there is great for your cv. There are many intelligent and professional people working there so you learn a lot from them.

Cons

There is too much emphasis placed on corporate titles rather than the ability of individuals. People are not encouraged to be innovative, but rather simply to tow the company lines and do as senior management instructs.

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5.0
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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.

4.0
Jun 10, 2026
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Pros

Plenty of opportunity to work on project teams. Lots of exposure to senior leaders in HR and the businesses. Great collaboration in the One BlackRock spirit. Benefits to support employees and their families are good.

Cons

Workload can be challenging at times. However, you are gaining a lot of new skills in a short prior of time and the ability to work with leaders is worth it.

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