Working at BlackRock in New York City, NY: 5 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in New York City, NY Area

"• Used Python and Django for XML, data exchange and business logic implementation - Built database Model, Views and APIs using Python for interactive web-based solutions. • Developed views and templates with Python and Django’s view controller and template language to create a user-friendly website interface. • Gathering requirements, system analysis, design, development, testing and deployment. Participated in the complete SDLC process. • Developed entire frontend and backend modules using Python on Django Web Framework. • Developed entire frontend and backend modules using Python on Django Web Framework. • Using raw files loaded data files from URL’s to Amazon S3 Bucket. • Wrote Python scripts to parse XML documents and load the data in database."

"Innovative and ever evolving empire of asset management. Always updating technology which is a huge plus, weeds out those who can't handle Microsoft updates. Culture has dissolved a bit due to turnover and quick expansion not keeping core business models alive."

"Its a great company making huge investments in technology and people. Trusted by the government during the most challenging times. Full of smart people with true fiduciary responsibilities. Has a global footprint delivering the same high quality service for its clients all over the world."

"BlackRock is the world's largest asset manager guiding individuals, financial professionals and institutions in building better financial futures."

"The company is a great place to be if you are looking for a career in Finance. I work in marketing and unfortunately the Financial Industry in General is a bit behind in its abilities to compete with other industries, but internally, there is very little understanding for the need to communicate through modern marketing channels to gain more business outside of institutional targets. This can be frustrating to someone in a marketing role as it does not allow for innovation, or recognition."