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

1.0
30 Aug 2010
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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Great exposure in financial markets

Cons

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4.0
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Pros

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Cons

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