BlackRock... Don't look behind the curtain... - Managing Director BlackRock Employee Review

4.0
Nov 20, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Sheer size of BlackRock makes them a HUGE force on Wall Street so clients almost have to do business with them. Compensation is usually pretty good.. with many people getting allocations of deferred BlackRock stock. The sheer vastness of products, clients & geographies make it a good place to work & learn.

Cons

The company is hierarchical which makes advancement difficult at times. The power is still concentrated in the hands of a few people. Senior managers are limited in decision making abilities & responsibility.

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5.0
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Pros

Good people, good work life balance

Cons

Mid office experience, limited visibility

4.0
Jul 14, 2026
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Pros

Work can be very interesting, impactful, and everybody is (mostly) very kind and intelligent. They don't hire dumb people.

Cons

Truly insane there is no free food or drinks. Culture feels very stiff and sterile despite not being particularly formal. Hard to get a raise or promoted. If your business has a bad executive, your whole world suffers. Can be extremely relationship based in bad ways.

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