BlackRock – “Great Company depending on what group you work for...”

Pros

1. Name of Company on Resume
2. Great learning environment if one chooses it to be
3. CFA sponsorship

Cons

1. Promotion abilities are limited due to poor management decisions within AMG-Retail Sales.
2. Difference in culture between NYC office

Advice to Senior Management

Talent retention, compensation and recognition needs to be more emphasized. Also, concept of one BlackRock should be advocated firmwide, including legacy ML divisions.