Is BlackRock a good company to work for?

BlackRock has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 7,775 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 69% of employees would recommend working at BlackRock to a friend and 69% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about BlackRock have been left by employees working as Project Manager , Summer Analyst and Investment Analyst .

Does BlackRock pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, BlackRock employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at BlackRock. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at BlackRock?

69% of BlackRock employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated BlackRock 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at BlackRock?

Analyst (1006) , Associate (947) , Vice President (578) , Director (299) , Summer Analyst (158) , Software Engineer (151) , Intern (131) , Financial Analyst (76) , Portfolio Manager (71) , Managing Director (64) , Business Analyst (55) , Administrative Assistant (47) , Summer Intern (44) , Associate Software Engineer (36) , Senior Software Engineer (36)

What are the pros of working at BlackRock according to real employee reviews?

"Great culture and very easy to connect with people both in and outside the office." ((in 849 reviews)); "Blackrock has some great people working very hard in most departments and provides solid operational support." ((in 674 reviews)); "good work life balance but now with 4 days in the office it is much harder" ((in 452 reviews)); "Good benefits and culture and FTO" ((in 377 reviews)); "paced environment with a lot of learning 2) Colleagues are smart 3) Great brand to have on your resume" ((in 176 reviews))

What are the cons of working at BlackRock according to real employee reviews?

"The pay is low and the level of responsibility is poor." ((in 258 reviews)); "Can be long hours and intense" ((in 236 reviews)); "Poor management with too many silos" ((in 194 reviews)); "Low salary and too corporate." ((in 164 reviews)); "Bad managers can result in terrible experience." ((in 119 reviews))

What are employees saying about BlackRock layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about BlackRock layoffs and their outlook for job security at BlackRock in 2026.

What are the top reviewed BlackRock locations?

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BlackRock reviews

3.7

69% would recommend to a friend

(6,587 total reviews)

Laurence D. Fink

82% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

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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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4.0

Oct 17, 2018

World class organization going through an identity crisis

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Cutting edge of AM: Fink & co have identified correct trends in AM and have capitalized through inorganic growth (passive over active, alts, tech). Firm trades at a multiple 1.5x peers because of this. Benefits are solid: Flexible time off (team specific) is really dope. Matching 50% 401k contributions is good. Global focus and culture: loads of good people work here and the firm emphasizes diversity and being global.

Cons

Vulnerable: zero fee proliferation threat, still a very high reliance on public markets that are increasingly volatile as rates and macro risks increase. A lot of fat across the board: Many individuals (and teams) add little value for what they’re compensated for. Plurality of culture exists... is healthy to some degree and natural due to the inorganic growth of the company, but creates asymmetric expectations.

BlackRock Response

7y

Thank you for sharing such detailed feedback. We are glad to hear that you like our benefits and new Flexible Time Off policy, as well as, appreciate our culture of inclusion. As we look for ways to develop and improve, we will certainly take your comment into consideration for the future.

3.0

Mar 9, 2018

Amazing executive, terrible middle management, below-par compensation

Vice president

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great culture set by the executives. Lots of incredibly smart people to work with. The culture of innovation and high performance is fantastic - more so due to many of the founders still running the company. The executive team is thoughtful, visionary, and cares deeply about the company and employees. Lots of potential opportunities for high performers.

Cons

Comp is below par. Tons of middle managers who were promoted because they joined what was a small firm at the time. Next generation of leaders are underwhelming. Discouraging lack of fast promotions for high performers.

3.0

Feb 24, 2018

Awesome firm with some smart people

Managing director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A progressive and forward thinking environment using technology as much as possible. Increasing its client base and always cutting costs . Great to be a shareholder as you know the management is excellent.

Cons

People are dispensable and to thrive here need advocacy of someone very senior in New York. Seems like a large firm from the outside but decision making is highly centralized. Be prepared for long hours connecting with various offices.

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