Business Management Review
at BlackRock
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Finance
London
Review Submitted: April 2024
Overall Rating
3.6 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
3.2/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
My role being one sitting on the platform overarching many separate business encompasses regulatory oversight, and platform housekeeping at its core. This transforms into a project management role where you are also responsible for reacting to AdHoc (Additional) tasks and working collaboratively with a range of people to achieve outcomes.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
In a company the size of this one, the program makes sure you are continuously stimulated when you want to be. There is an abundant amount you can learn so you never fall into the feeling of being board or lazy, Instead you have the opportunity to interact and conversate with whomever you with from professionals all over the firm.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Technical skills, such as Excel and PowerPoint, being able to expand those capabilities using programs like Macro and SQL. Soft skills happen to be developed everyday, Communication and collaboration skills are endless journey of self development, continually working and learning from new people.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
The majority of the program is left to the separate business to engineer the best learning outcomes for you, crafting you to the role that you are in.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
There is an overwhelming amount of support from the Individuals, as a differing stereotype of financial firms the culture that BlackRock encompasses happens to be collectivist meanwhile maintaining the focus on each individuals career.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
We receive weekly webinars along with there own support material, this is on top of the examiners study book (which is provided) with there revision and practice exam resources
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The training program gives you the basics through the the semi-advanced definitions of a wide range of asset classes and departments. you are able to leverage your vast understanding of topics to be more impact-full in your day to day.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
The Networks are extensive having more than you can think of with a very frequent delivery of social and learning events.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BlackRock to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Its a learning hub. You see people senior or junior leaning everyday and the wide range of goals with the emphasis on Internal-mobility means you are given the opportunity to find your passion.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BlackRock?
Keep an open mid to any and all opportunity, find a place where you can be yourself and thrive.
