BlackRock reviews

3.7

69% would recommend to a friend

(6,587 total reviews)
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Laurence D. Fink

82% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

BlackRock has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 6,587 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 Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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7K reviews
5.0
Nov 4, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Huge global platform, incredible access to resources and people around you are mostly all accomplished and experienced.

Cons

Huge global platform. Need to be entrepreneurial within the business to stand out.

1.0
Oct 31, 2025

Not worth it

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

You get to tell people you work at BlackRock, but that doesn’t actually mean much.

Cons

Very political environment - those who focus on appearances tend to advance faster than those who focus on genuine collaboration or technical skill. If you value teamwork and learning, you may find it frustrating. Most of the work revolves around administrative tasks and process management, with limited opportunities for real growth or innovation. Client dissatisfaction is common due to inefficient systems and unclear leadership. Management structure is overly layered, leading to endless meetings and unclear accountability. Decisions are often pushed down to junior staff, who end up carrying much of the workload while senior levels focus on presentation over progress. Compensation and benefits are below market, and small perks are monetized. Your low grade issued laptop won’t be able to perform the work. Comparable firms offer better pay, culture, and learning opportunities with less stress. This workplace might serve as a short-term stop for early career professionals seeking entry level experience, but long term prospects are limited.

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