BlackRock reviews

3.7

69% would recommend to a friend

(6,582 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 6,582 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 29, 2025
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Pros

Strong brand name in the finance/tech world — looks great on a CV. Smart, driven colleagues with a strong engineering foundation. Good work–life balance compared to some other finance firms. Clear processes, good documentation, and mature engineering practices. Compensation is competitive, especially total package (bonus + benefits).

Cons

Tech stack can feel outdated depending on the team you join — modernization is uneven. Decision-making can be slow due to the size of the organization. Internal mobility exists but often takes longer than expected. Some teams have more “finance culture” than tech culture, which may not suit everyone. Not as fast-paced or innovative as pure tech companies.

4.0
Nov 27, 2025

Good place to work

Recommend
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Pros

Always challenged do do things better. Fast paced environment. Good career growth

Cons

Work life balance is a challenge. Very demanding and can be stressful.

5.0
Nov 24, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

brand recognition is great, good for resume

Cons

overworked, poor managers that aren't trained well

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