Overall Rating
3.2 /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
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Overview of Role
2/5
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Skills Development
3/5
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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:
3/5
Assisting in creating marketing material and sales support material (e.g. presentations) for BlackRock's private markets products.
Communicating with investment teams to ensure we're aligned on marketing messaging and material.
Communicating with compliance to make sure materials are legal and compliance approved.
Communicating with investment teams to ensure we're aligned on marketing messaging and material.
Communicating with compliance to make sure materials are legal and compliance approved.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy working with my colleagues, and feel that I'm supported by my team, however would like to derive more fulfilment from my role if possible.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
2/5
. Developed my understanding of private markets such as private equity and private credit
. Gained technical skills such as the use of different software's we use internally such as Jira and RedOak
. Developed my skill of putting together presentations and Microsoft office
. Communication skills with internal staff
. Gained technical skills such as the use of different software's we use internally such as Jira and RedOak
. Developed my skill of putting together presentations and Microsoft office
. Communication skills with internal staff
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
I feel that it's well structured - however some more guidance and transparency about the ending of the program, and what the "next steps" are would be good.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
A good level of support - the firms culture feels very supportive.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Adequate support.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
To an extent - the qualification definitely helps with my overall understanding, and context in general, however isn't massively relevant to my role, as I'm in a marketing department, not an investment team, which is what the qualification is really made for.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Yes.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BlackRock to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Wide range of roles available, prestigious firm, supportive culture, high growth potential for employees.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BlackRock?
Learn as much as possible about your department before applying, and develop at least a base understanding of different investment markets and asset classes before interviewing.
