What it’s like to work at BlackRock

2 people in tech rated BlackRock on OutGeek. Scores are averages across the 10 Team of the Year categories and update as new ratings come in.

88 OUTGEEK SCORE / 100 Based on 2 ratings · #2 of 2 rated
STRONGEST AT
💻Tech team93
🏆Overall90
🌿Balance90
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ABOUT BLACKROCK

BlackRock is the world’s largest asset manager and the company behind Aladdin, the investment platform used by banks and funds worldwide. Engineers build Aladdin and the data systems around it.

GOOD TO KNOW
●Its Aladdin platform is also licensed to other banks and asset managers.
●The world’s largest asset manager by assets under management.
●iShares is one of the biggest ETF families worldwide.
TECH STACK · FROM PUBLIC JOB POSTS
JavaPythonAladdin platformKafkaAzureReact
INDUSTRY
Asset management · fintech
HEADQUARTERS
New York, US
FOUNDED
1988
EMPLOYEES
~20,000
OWNERSHIP
Public (NYSE: BLK)
KNOWN FOR
Aladdin, iShares ETFs
OFFICES
New York, London, Edinburgh, Toronto, Budapest, Gurugram, Singapore
USUALLY HIRING
Software engineers, data, AI, quant, product
WORK STYLE
Hybrid, about 4 days in office
WEBSITE
blackrock.com ↗
CAREERS
careers.blackrock.com ↗

Scores in all 10 categories

The same 10 categories as Team of the Year
OverallPayCultureBalanceWomenInnovationGrowthFlexibilityTech teamStartup
🏆 Best Company to Work For 90
💰 Best Compensation & Benefits 83
❤️ Best Company Culture 88
🌿 Best Work-Life Balance 90
👩‍💻 Best Company for Women in Tech 83
🚀 Most Innovative Company 88
📈 Best for Career Growth 90
🌎 Best Remote/Hybrid Workplace 88
💻 Best Tech Team 93
⚡ Best Startup to Work ForNot a startup —
WHAT PEOPLE SAY

True or false, at BlackRock?

WORKING THERE
Friday deploys are off-limits.50%
Promotions come with a clear path.50%
Meetings end on time.50%
Managers back you when things go wrong.50%
Salary ranges are shared openly.50%
Women are well represented in leadership.50%
GETTING HIRED
The interview process was clear.100%
They replied within two weeks.50%
% of raters who said true

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“How many women are on this team, and in its leadership?”Because Women is one of BlackRock’s lower scores (83)
“How do you set salaries and raises for this role?”Because Pay is one of BlackRock’s lower scores (83)

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Overall9090
Pay8383
Culture8888
Balance9090
Women8383
Innovation8888
Growth9090
Flexibility8888
Tech team9393
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Working at BlackRock: FAQ

Is BlackRock good for work-life balance?

BlackRock scores 90/100 for work-life balance on OutGeek, ranking #2 of 2 rated companies, based on 2 ratings.

What is BlackRock best at?

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