Overall, a great firm with its flaws - Associate BlackRock Employee Review

4.0
May 16, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Generally speaking, very capable coworkers and willingness to engage; great opportunities for junior staff to gain exposure and boost visibility; work-life balance and ability to work remotely are both surprisingly available, given the industry reputation

Cons

Best talent often leaves early because of pigeon-holing; company prides itself on being a meritocracy but too often corporate politics takes precedence over actual talent; poor direct managers can shorthand junior staff through no fault of their own; too many director- and managing director-level people are preoccupied with optics over substance

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5.0
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Pros

Surrounded by top talent, Lots of opportunities for career growth

Cons

Large organization, so decision-making and processes can sometimes move more slowly than in smaller firms.

2.0
Jul 2, 2026
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Pros

Branding branding branding!!! an incredible brand, and having it on your resume opens some doors but not all.

Cons

The Preqin acquisition never really found its identity after becoming part of BlackRock. It felt like the focus shifted from listening to clients to fitting Preqin into a broader BlackRock strategy. As AI changes how firms access and analyze private market data, simply being a data provider isn’t enough anymore. My impression was that Preqin’s long-term value is likely to come from being integrated into the broader Aladdin ecosystem and APIs, rather than remaining a standalone platform. Leadership would benefit from spending more time listening to customers and the teams on the front lines instead of assuming they already know what the market wants.

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