Good benefits, bad work environment - Associate BlackRock Employee Review

2.0
8 June 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Pay is very competitive, benefits are great.

Cons

Too many of the loudest voices care more about being seen than doing high quality work. This creates a culture where unqualified people are grabbing projects and pushing forward mediocre ideas just to be viewed as “right” rather than being thoughtful or collaborating with their peers. Lots of gaslighting and performative action. This is true for day-to-day work as well as employee networks and community outreach. It’s truly a shame to see so much money and effort wasted in a firm that has the funds and power to do great work.

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5.0
7 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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.

4.0
10 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Plenty of opportunity to work on project teams. Lots of exposure to senior leaders in HR and the businesses. Great collaboration in the One BlackRock spirit. Benefits to support employees and their families are good.

Cons

Workload can be challenging at times. However, you are gaining a lot of new skills in a short prior of time and the ability to work with leaders is worth it.

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