At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well- being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.
This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.
The placement program
Offered in our London and Edinburgh offices, the 12-month Placement Program provides the opportunity to experience what it’s like to be part of BlackRock. You’ll have real-world responsibility from day one and contribute to our success in helping to meet the evolving needs of our clients. You’ll gain and develop new skills as you build the foundation for a successful career whilst participating in professional development, networking and social events.
The Placement Program acts as a feeder to the Full-Time Analyst Program for the following year.
To succeed at BlackRock, you should be curious and motivated to solve some of the world’s most complex challenges. You should be willing to step outside your comfort zone, open to new ways of thinking and passionate about helping people from all walks of life build a better financial future.
Our business areas
At BlackRock, you can have a career that’s exciting, rewarding and full of possibilities. BlackRock offers placements in the following business
Investments
As allocations grow, Equity Private Markets play an increasingly critical role in portfolios. BlackRock offers access to a broad spectrum of alternative investments in alternative solutions, hedge funds, credit, private equity, real estate and infrastructure. Each business is responsible for strategic planning and oversight as well as investment management activities.
Locations: London
Technology
Build and support Aladdin, the technology platform that powers our firm and the investment industry as a whole. Utilize sophisticated technology to develop applications, deliver custom solutions and deliver a seamless end to end investment management process.
Locations: Edinburgh.
Application instructions
Once you submit your application, you will receive an email to complete a pre-interview assessment. You have up to five days to submit your pre-interview assessment; if you fail to do so, your application will be automatically withdrawn.
If you withdraw your application, you cannot submit another application.
Candidates can apply for only one program (e.g. Placement Program or Summer Internship Program) and up to two functions within that program (e.g., Investment Research and Analytics & Modeling). You must apply for both opportunities using the same programme application. Read more about our business areas and detailed team descriptions here.
Eligibility
Candidates should be graduating from an undergraduate or a master’s degree program in 2027. We welcome applications from candidates studying any degree subject.
Application deadlines
- Investments business areas: 27th September 2024
- All other business areas: 25th October 2024
The recruitment process takes place throughout the autumn semester. In some businesses, certain teams may recruit through to early next year. Please note, we recruit on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply as soon as you’re ready.
