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Blackrock Alternatives Capital Markets
I have an Analyst Superday for Blackrock Alternatives focusing on Private Capital Markets next week and as I've been in more of an admin role for the last couple years, I am rusty on technicals. I brushed up my DCF and LBO models, accounting, stock pitches, and macro trends - anything else I should...
BlackRock 2021 Find Your Future Forum
Does anyone have any insight about this program? Do participants get an automatic first round interview?
From PE to IB?
Hi everyone, I few weeks ago I joined one of the biggest pension funds in Mexico (Over 50bn usd), specifically in the Private Equity division, as an Infrastructure&Energy Analsyt after being 2 years as a market risk analyst in another pension fund, so pretty good job in FO buy side as LP (Limited...
Spring Internship at BlackRock or UBS?
Hey guys, I am an undergrad from the UK and have Spring internship offers from BlackRock and UBS. I was stunned to get UBS, and am delighted to get BR now too. However, they both overlap and I don‘t know which one to pick. For BlackRock, I would be in Financial Markets Advisory and for UBS, it...
Post MBA Internship Decision
Trying to decide between Capital Group, Wellington, T Rowe, Fidelity (FMR), and BlackRock (FAE). Have offers from 3 of those, finals at 2 (post MBA equity analyst), but trying to get ahead of a difficult (and v fortunate) decision. Especially interested in hearing from folks currently in the space....
Blackrock Full-time Analyst 2021-Europe
Hi everyone, I unfortunately missed the deadline for the FT posts, now there are only "Aladdin Client Services" and "Sales and Relationship Management" available in Edinburgh. Since you only have one shot per year to get recruited, do you think I should wait for May and August 2021 posts to be...
BLACKROCK SUMMER ANALYSTS LONDON 2021
accepted an offer to join blackrock as an intern in london next summer....haven't seen any other posts for london interns so would be interested to know who else will be joining/what prep people are doing/what part of london to stay in
Fidelity Capital Markets vs Blackrock Alternatives
Long term goal is to go into AM/PM but any general feedback would be appreciated. Just got an offer for the Fidelity Capital Markets Summer Internship in Boston which I’m being told is my best bet. However, I’m awaiting a final result from BlackRock Alternatives (Credit). BlackRock pays more but...
BlackRock SA 2021 Discord/Slack Channel
I read in a comment somewhere about someone wanting to create a Discord channel for incoming SA 2021. Did that happen or no? I would be interested in joining. Got an offer back in October and hoping to connect with others before the summer.
BlackRock USWA Superday
I was supposed to have a final round interview today for the sales and relationship management role at BlackRock but I never received aa zoom link or confirmation. I have emailed the recruiter twice to no avail and the web portal just gives me the interview time. Is anyone else experiencing this or...
blackrock's Sales & Relationship Management - Retail & Wealth Advisory
I was offered a interview for this new grad role at blackrock, although I didn't apply to it, I was wondering if anyone knew what this role is about and has advice on how to prepare for the interview. is it like a sales role? i couldn't find much info on the position
Tips to structure HireVue Answers - BlackRock
Hi everyone, I recently applied for a FT position as an investment analyst at BlackRock. I read some of the posts detailing what questions will be asked in the HireVue, but I want to know more about how to best structure my answers. Any help is appreciated! Thanks in advance :)
BlackRock Equity Research group
For anyone who is reading this, how good is the BlackRock equity research group relative to the industry? I understand they are a buy-side firm, however, if you had to choose between a Goldman Sachs or JPMorgan and Blackrock, who would you go with and why?
BlackRock Exits/Laterals
Hey - looks like I'll be joining BR full-time in an investments team. While I'm super thankful to have a full time offer in this environment, my heart is really set on ending up in a HF/PE down the line, so I've already thought about recruiting for IB. Was wondering if anyone had any advice on how...
Q&A: Back Office Scum at BlackRock
Let loose your most sickening back-office questions and every cliche you have wondered to be true or not
BlackRock SA 2021
Hi all, I didn't see a post for this so I thought I'd make one. The postings for SA 2021 are up already and have gone through the Virtual Cover Letter. Was wondering if anyone was further along in the process or had any other insight.
Q&A: Aggresively Back-Office role at BlackRock
Go ahead and ask anything about the things you have wondered of the poor back-office souls, lurking in the dark
Blackrock Full-time Analyst Training
Hi all, I will be joining Blackrock as a Full-Time Analyst and was wondering what the Analyst training programme is like, how long is it, does it start by covering basics (given that the roles are open to non-finance degrees) etc.? Any help/experiences would be much appreciated!
BlackRock Summer Analysts 2020 Facebook Group
To anyone who's accepted an 2020 SA position with BlackRock: I've created a FB group where we can all chat, ask questions and get to know each other. Here's the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/286695325654039/ If you know anybody else who has accepted an SA position at BlackRock, please tell...
BlackRock ETF & Index Investing 2020 Summer Analyst Application status
Has anyone in NY heard back about ETF & Index Investing internship status from BlackRock? I had a first-round in October and about a month ago I was informed that my status would be updated soon and a month has gone by and still no word.
BlackRock SAE & SFI comp progression
How is the BlackRock compensation progression in groups such as Systematic Equity and Fixed Income? And how well do these groups place in terms of exit opportunities to top hedge funds?
Undergrad to Buyside or Stick Traditional
Hi- curious about what the monkeys on WSO think about this. I've been told that buyside is where almost every IB analyst hopes to end up. I just recently received an offer for an investment group at BlackRock (which is, at least my impression, a buyside destination). Would you recommend taking this...
MM PE Intern vs BlackRock ACS, which offer to take?
Hello! I have an offer from a mid-sized PE firm in LA ( think $8B AUM) and an offer from BlackRock for Aladdin Client Services in NYC? Trying to decide which one to take - BR pays double to the PE firm for summer but I think full-time salaries are around the same. Two factors I am considering are -...
BlackRock - FMA Video Interview
Hi All, This is my first post ever! i have a VCL for BlackRock FMA group for a summer internship, and there's not too much information on what they do/what to expect? Any tips/tricks from previous interns/ anyone with knowledge of the industry or blackrock! I know this is just the VCL so it should...
Blackrock or MS
Hi, Wondering about two specific offers I have and what makes more sense in the long run- BlackRock ETF & Index Investing or MS IB . If I wanted to go buyside eventually does starting at BlackRock help me or hinder me at all? Is the ETF /Index Investing team a better opportunity than just IB?...
BlackRock SA 2020
Haven't seen anyone start this discussion. Does anyone know about this? What's the thread? I applied a while ago but haven't even heard about first rounds yet. Has anyone heard back?
Blackrock SA 2020 Thread
Applications should be going live July 1, so lets post updates on the recruitment timeline here for all locations.
Blackrock BAA
Currently looking into a role as a co-investment associate in BAA. They appear to source opportunities via their fund investment relationships in a separate team, then this group runs full diligence on the names that come through? Anyone familiar with this group and able to give any advice on it?...
BlackRock Argentina office
Hi, I was wondering if anyone has any information on the recently opened BlackRock Argentina offices. I can´t find anything on the website or on the web (other than news about the opening). Is anyone working at BlackRock or at their LATAM division aware of this? Let me know, Thanks!
Graduate Scheme
So here in the UK IB and AM firms hire "graduates" meaning you work for 2 years on a rotational basis working with different groups and then if they like you after the two years you get a full time offer. Can anyone offer more insight to this? Are you a real employee during this time? How much do...
BlackRock AUM Falls Under $6T
BlackRock's announced AUM was $5.976 trillion as of December 31st, down 7.3% from the last 3 months. This is there 2nd consecutive quarter of long-term net outflows, mostly due to a large redemption from an Asian client. How do you think BlackRock will fare in 2019, and do you all think that this is...
Blackrock Superday ACS 11/8/18 New York
I had my superday for ACS summer analyst on 11/8/18 in New York, still haven't heard back yet. Anybody has heard back or any insight?
Blackrock Financial Market Advisory (FMA)
Recently received a FT offer for this group and wanted to get some more up-to-date insight on where this group stands. I've read almost everything about this group that's been on WSO in the past and know they've done valuation of maiden lane vehicles, bank stress tests, and worked with Greek Bank....
BlackRock Superday ETF and Index Investing 11/9
Has anybody heard back from the 11/9 BlackRock superday for the ETF and index team? Or if anybody knows how long it usually takes for BlackRock to get back after a superday that'd be great too, thanks
Top Hedge Fund IR/Business Development vs. Top AM Firm Advisory vs. BB S&T
Which one would you guys pick based on exits (MBA, more FO roles, etc.), learning, etc? They're all very different and there's less information on them. I'd like to stay within finance (ideally a more FO role at a hedge fund) and am open to business school. Not looking to go into IB or PE .
BlackRock Sales Support Analyst
Does anyone have experience/insight regarding the Sales Support Analyst role with BlackRock? Career progression, exit ops, or any other relevant info would be much appreciated.
Questions about getting a job as a PM
Hey everyone. I'm in a top target undergrad and my goal is to eventually become a PM at one of the top AM firms (Blackrock, Fidelity, JPM , UBS, Wellington, etc). Would anyone who's also on this track know the general way to get to the PM level? I've heard it described as simply as Top Undergrad ->...
BlackRock Aladdin Client Services
I got invited to a BR Superday in a couple weeks to fast track interview for a Aladdin Client Services Summer Analyst position. Wondering if anyone has any insight to the aladdin client services group and what they do. As I understand it, its essentially a back office administrative role. I'm trying...
BlackRock or Goldman Sachs two offers
I have two offers one from BlackRock and another from Goldman Sachs. The BlackRock position is a fixed income specialist role while the Goldman Sachs position is a Controller position for their valuations group (not to be confused with PE valuations or anything like that). I think the BlackRock...
FMA: Compensation, Career Progression and Exit Opportunities?
Hi All, I have chanced upon this department in BlackRock called Financial Markets Analysis (FMA). Would appreciate if anybody can give any insights on the compensation and bonus, career progression and exit opportunities. I have visited all the relevant threads but still can't fully grasp where this...
BlackRock Investment Stewardship Interview
Hi all! I had my BlackRock first round interview for a full-time analyst role with the Investment Stewardship group. It was a live video interview with a manager and an associate. Have any of you interviewed with this group? Does anyone know how long it takes for HR to get back after this first...
Does anyone here work at BlackRock or AllianceBernstein?
Ethical Dilemma: Banks and Investment Firms Questioning Ties with NRA/Gun Makers
A little over a week since the Parkland Shooting, several companies have suddenly decided to cut ties with the NRA: Since Thursday, a wave of companies -- including United and Delta airlines, Metlife and six car rental brands -- have abandoned the National Rifle Association. They've pulled discount...
Blackrock - Strategic Product Management Analyst
I applied to Investments - Multi Asset and Fixed Income divisions (NY and SF) and application says it is still under review. However, today I received an invitation to interview for an analyst position with their strategic product management group - I assume this is back office . I read a bit about...
BlackRock Credit?
Anyone know anything about the BlackRock Credit team (in alternatives, both Credit and Private Credit)? Got an offer from them for London SA , will 99% likely accept, just wondering if anybody has heard anything at all about them. How do they match up with Bain Capital Credit?
offer compare: Nomura S&T option desk VS blackrock PAG, active investment analytics (NY)
Greatly appreciate your opinion. Little bit about me, non-target school with 1.25 yr working experience at a BB in quantitative analytics role. BR pay slightly less than NM. But its not a concern for me. I like both opportunities and I know they drive me towards completely different directions. The...
Financial Markets Advisory (FMA) Blackrock superday 11/20/17
Just had my superday a couple days ago (11/20) for the Financial Markets Advisory (FMA) Group at BlackRock and wanted to know people’s experience about hearing back. They said 1-2 weeks but i don’t know if they get back to you sooner. Any thoughts?
BlackRock PAG 2017 Superday
Starting a thread for the 2017 PAG super day in NYC . Has anyone heard back from the 11/7 11/8 superdays yet? Know that there were a couple ones in October as well, did anyone hear back with offers or rejections? HR told us the decisions should come out within a week or two.
Opinions on BlackRock PAG (Portfolio Analytics Group) now
There's been some pretty controversial opinions about BlackRock 's Portfolio Analytics Group (PAG) on this forum, but most posts are before 2013. How is the group's reputation now? And what are some of the exit opportunities?
Masters @ Oxford vs Starting @ BlackRock
Hi all Briefly, I'm stuck at a Decision Point at the end of my undergrad. I have been offered a full-time job starting next year with BlackRock's alternative investments team in New York. At the same time, I have also been offered a Rhodes Scholarship to study a masters in economics at the...
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