VP - technology - Vice President Technology BlackRock Employee Review

2.0
Apr 26, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Highly intelligent peers Challenging work Great blend of technology and finance Cordial work environment Amazing views Seattle (at least) values work-life balance (not so much at other locations) Many peers have been with company for 10+ years Robust subject matter expertise makes great learning opportunities

Cons

Completely opaque pay-for-performance (salary, raises, bonuses) Churn at lower levels Quickly evolving senior leadership, without much visibility of direction Lack of C-level leadership onsite (good and bad, feels like satellite office) Lack of aggressive recruiting and higher salaries stymies ultimate recruiting opportunities Large organization...

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5.0
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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
Jun 10, 2026
Recommend
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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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