Growing recognition and prestige at the expense of a life - Analyst BlackRock Employee Review

4.0
May 5, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

Asset manager that is becoming more and more widely known and respected as it takes on very public government mandates in the Fed/Treasury's bid to fix the crisis. Very smart co-workers who definitely know what is going on and are very willing to help out whenever possible. More senior members of the firm (e.g. VP, D, MD, and up) are very approachable which is a definite plus.

Cons

Long hours; pretty much given up my "normal" life. Pay could be much better and movement within the firm to desired areas/teams is not as easy as it's made out to be.

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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
Recommend
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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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