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
4.0
Nov 28, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- best product line - friendly people - good place to learn

Cons

- progress and promotion at the higher levels becomes highly political - pay is less than most competitors - high performers not really rewarded

2.0
Aug 8, 2019

Good culture, but that’s it

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility Good benefits Good network Great name Good starting point in your career

Cons

Low compensation Internal mobility is not viable No organic growth Teams are too specialized (repetitive work) Poor lower management Politics No transparency

2.0
Jun 21, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Access to technology is good, you get a lot of exposure due to the amount of work you cover

Cons

Overworked, they hide the fact they pay below market rates behind an inflated benefits package. Poor empowerment if you are not an MDR

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BlackRock Response
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We appreciate your feedback. We reward our employees fairly for their contributions and give opportunities to share in our firm’s growth and success. If you feel your compensation does not measure up to your performance and responsibilities, please speak to your manager or HR about it.
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