Blackrock fails to empower -destroys value - Anonymous employee BlackRock Employee Review

1.0
30 Aug 2010
Anonymous employee
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Pros

This is a big firm, so expect a reasonable magnetic effect. Probably looks good on a CV, but that's it.

Cons

East coast NY centric. Failure of management to empower smart people, unbelievable destruction of trust and and value. NO attempt to engage previous BGIers who were some of the smartest people in the industry. Lied about remuneration process and bonus payments

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5.0
3 Jul 2026
Anonymous intern
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Pros

Good team Strong culture Good perks and benefits better work life balance

Cons

Limited growth delayed promotions slow

2.0
2 Jul 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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