Supporting Diversity & Inclusion
At BlackRock, we believe diversity enriches and strengthens the culture dynamic of our firm. By leveraging our differences and valuing diversity of thought, backgrounds, experiences, and origins – we are able to better serve our clients and maintain our competitive advantage as an employer of choice and industry leader.
Our Guiding Principles
BlackRock’s diversity guiding principles reflect our value of respect for differences as well as our business goal of employing a workforce as diverse as the markets in which we operate. We have adopted formal guiding principles on diversity, which are to:
- Attract and retain a talented workforce that reflects the diverse communities in which we operate
- Foster a meritocracy in which we can all develop and be appropriately rewarded
- Leverage our differences to achieve BlackRock’s business goals by recognizing and utilizing the full potential of each individual
Attracting Diverse Talent
BlackRock believes in casting a wide net to attract the best and the brightest individuals. Whether on-campus or through professional networking, our strategic approach to diversity sourcing has enabled us to identify a broad spectrum of exceptional talent. We also invite employees to participate in our recruiting efforts by referring candidates or by participating in our campus or lateral recruiting initiatives.
Corporate Partnerships
BlackRock partners with a number of organizations that are engaged in expanding educational and employment opportunities for under-represented groups.
- Grace Hopper Celebration of Women In Computing Conference
- Prep for Prep
- Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO)
- The Forte Foundation
- The National Association of Securities Professionals
- The Posse Foundation
- The Robert Toigo Foundation
- Thurgood Marshall College Fund, Inc.
- Wharton Latino Undergraduate Conference
- Wharton Women
BlackRock offers the following specialized programs:
- SEO Lunch & Learn Series: An interactive session that provides our SEO interns with an overview of the day-to-day responsibilities within each of BlackRock’s business areas.
- Business & Professional Development Workshop for Women Student Leaders: A workshop for high-potential college juniors, seniors and graduate students --all leaders in student organizations -- offering practical ideas and advice on professional development, career advancement and the critical skills necessary to remain competitive in today’s business world.
- Business Reception for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s): An annual business networking event for HBCU summer interns working within Financial Services firms in the NYC area. Students have the opportunity to hear about BlackRock’s service offerings, meet key business leaders and network with our employees.
- Career Exploration Workshop: Hosted in London, this educational and inspiring workshop introduces female students to the Financial Services industry and the various career options available at firms such as BlackRock. The event features presentations from senior managers, interactive group discussions and a trading game.
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