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      Bad Place for New Grads to Learn and Grow - Software Engineer BlackRock Employee Review

      2.0
      Oct 13, 2022
      Software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      - WLB (You usually can take the day off early for doctor's appointments) - Stable job

      Cons

      - So much legacy technology like no one uses XML in Spring anymore - There is definitely racial bias when it comes to promotions, favoring white employees over people of color, so it's not a meritocracy - Lack of career growth - The company is very much against WFH so if you're looking to work remotely look elsewhere (like they'll prefer you to be on disability for a few years rather than working remotely) - Too much office politics and too hierarchical - Managers working on their own careers instead of the careers of their reports

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      BlackRock Response
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      Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re pleased to hear you have enjoyed a good work-life balance. However, we’re disappointed to hear about your experience. We seek to provide a culture of transparency for all employees to feel that they are treated fairly and with respect. Additionally, we pride ourselves on developing people managers at all levels of the organization and have an expectation that they provide a great experience for their direct reports.

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      5.0
      Jul 4, 2026
      Director
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      very diverse and encourage learning and lateral move

      Cons

      start frequent layoffs after pandemic.

      2.0
      Jul 2, 2026
      Vice president
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      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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