Opportunity favors the prepared mind... - Analyst BlackRock Employee Review

4.0
Jun 24, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

BlackRock is a dynamic company with an appealingly flat hierarchy - analysts have easy, convenient access to vice presidents and directors. The benefits and pay are attractive (although I don't know that they're any better than other NYC finance firms). There are occasional organized social activities, and the people are generally pleasant and motivated, easy to get along with.

Cons

The hours are quite long in my department, for the first year or two. It can make it feel like you don't have time to experience a whole lot outside of work. The work is demanding and sometimes tedious, but not unbearably so.

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5.0
Jun 7, 2026
Recommend
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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.

4.0
Jun 10, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Plenty of opportunity to work on project teams. Lots of exposure to senior leaders in HR and the businesses. Great collaboration in the One BlackRock spirit. Benefits to support employees and their families are good.

Cons

Workload can be challenging at times. However, you are gaining a lot of new skills in a short prior of time and the ability to work with leaders is worth it.

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