Broad market exposure & great culture - Relationship Manager BlackRock Employee Review

4.0
Aug 22, 2017
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Pros

Varied and broad product set across multiple asset classes as well as technology solutions platform through Aladdin. Can have genuine open discussions with clients about any investment types. Good team culture individuals are genuinely willing to help you navigate the firm. I have moved teams internally three times and really enjoyed working with everyone in each of these teams.

Cons

Can be difficult to navigate without a good personal network. High pressured environment, can be very competitive. Generally under pay relative to market.

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Cons

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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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