BlackRock reviews

3.8

70% would recommend to a friend

(6,613 total reviews)
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Laurence D. Fink

83% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

BlackRock has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 6,613 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
Dec 2, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

They do not give you a lot of responsibility when you first start, so that you learn your niche in the company office. This allows you to grow and learn rather than be completely overwhelmed.

Cons

Although its name is great, the company is too big. It cares more about shareholders than employees. The projects can be monotonous.

4.0
Nov 20, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Sheer size of BlackRock makes them a HUGE force on Wall Street so clients almost have to do business with them. Compensation is usually pretty good.. with many people getting allocations of deferred BlackRock stock. The sheer vastness of products, clients & geographies make it a good place to work & learn.

Cons

The company is hierarchical which makes advancement difficult at times. The power is still concentrated in the hands of a few people. Senior managers are limited in decision making abilities & responsibility.

4.0
Sep 3, 2014

Company is growing very fast

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Fast pace, learn lots and able to work on meaningful projects and business needs

Cons

work-life balance is bad, gap between MD and analysts with no desire to develop middle management layer. "everyone is replaceable"

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