Dynamic, Exciting, Winning Culture - Global Head BlackRock Employee Review

5.0
Apr 1, 2021
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Pros

BLK is by far the biggest and best asset management firm in the world. We have a proven commitment to diversity AND excellence. We are a truly GLOBAL firm, consisting of every nationality and culture. If you love markets and solving people’s financial problems, there is no better place to work in the world.

Cons

While the recent headlines about diversity and inclusion issues are isolated and not factually accurate, the GEC is dominated by too many long timers.

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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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