World class asset management company with room to do even better - but your mileage as an employee may vary - Vice President BlackRock Employee Review

3.0
Mar 11, 2009
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Pros

Average level of job competence at BlackRock seemed higher than at many other organisations I had worked, from who it was possible to learn a lot As a company, it had strong products across all major asset classes - bonds, equities, real estate and alternatives Senior management actually understand investing in financial markets, unlike many asset managers. This focus is reflected throughout the organisation

Cons

Seemed to be a perpetual disconnect between IT and the business Didn't seem to be good communication between certain groups and teams Integration of product groups which had been structurally separate seemed slow The UK business (ex MLIM) didn't seem to mesh all that whole-heartedly with the BlackRock culture

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5.0
Jun 7, 2026
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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.

2.0
Jul 2, 2026
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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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