Forced return to office - Software Engineer BlackRock Employee Review

2.0
15 Nov 2022
Recommend
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Pros

I joined during Covid and was working from home full time. I loved my job and felt BR was a company I could stay at for a long time.

Cons

You are forced to go into the office 3 days a week and there is minimal-no flexibility. A number of people I have spoken to in the tech teams are not happy and feel it has made their job less enjoyable. People have been complaining in the employee survey but the issue is not being addressed by management. I am thinking of leaving because of the required 3 days in the office which is a shame because I really like my role. It shows the lack of trust management has for their employees. The recruiters sell roles in APG by saying it's like a tech company and is separate from the asset management side but APG doesn't have much autonomy.

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5.0
7 Jun 2026
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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.

2.0
8 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Lots of client exposure Learning unique products Aladdin

Cons

Too much politics in the team. Nobody stays for more than 2 years. Also they like you as long as you do their job. The moment you ask for a raise or a change they immediately intentionally make your life difficult

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