Candidate FAQs

Application process

When do applications open, and when are they due?

• All applications open in early July 2024.
• Application deadlines for our Full-Time Analyst Programme, Summer Internship Programme, Off-Cycle and Placement Programmes are as follows:
  • Investment business roles: 27 September 2024
  • All other business areas: 25 October 2024
• You may only apply to one programme in a cycle.
• Application deadlines for our Spring Insight Program:
  
  • Investment business areas: 15 November 2024
  • All other business areas: 6 December 2024
• You may apply to multiple events, depending on your eligibility.
  
  

How many applications can I submit?

• You may apply to one programme (Full-Time Analyst Programme, Summer Internship Programme, Placement Programme or Off-Cycle Programme) and up to two functions within that programme. You must select both functions as part of the same application.

Can I apply to multiple regions?

• You may only apply to one region (EMEA, Americas or Asia-Pacific). Please note that our events – Women of the Markets, Women in Fintech, Spring Insight and Black Heritage Insight – are only offered in Europe.

What is the recruiting timeline?

• The recruitment process takes place throughout the autumn term. In some businesses, certain teams may recruit through to the following year. Please note, we recruit on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply as soon as you’re ready.

How can I learn more about the teams I could possibly join?

• Check out the section on "Business Areas & Functions" on the program descriptions page.

Pre-interview assessment and coding test

What is the pre-interview assessment?

• The pre-interview assessment is a short video recording that you must submit as part of the application process. You will receive a link to complete your pre-interview assessment after submitting your online application. After a question is posed, you'll have three minutes to prepare and up to 90 seconds to record your answer. The entire process takes less than 10 minutes. You must complete the pre-interview assessment in a single sitting within five days of submitting your online application.

What is the coding challenge?

• The coding challenge is an online assessment you must complete as part of the application process for our Software Engineering team. It contains coding questions followed by one video question. You may complete the coding questions over the course of five calendar days, and this should take about 60 minutes total to complete. The video question must be completed in one sitting.

How can I complete the pre-interview assessment or coding challenge?

• Immediately after you submit your application, you’ll receive an email with a link to complete this next step. You can also access the pre-interview assessment or coding challenge via your application portal. Please log into your application portal and click the link that says, “Start Assessment.” This will take you to the platform where you can complete your pre-interview assessment or coding challenge.

If I apply to more than one role, will I be required to complete a pre-interview assessment or coding challenge for each position?

• Yes. If you select more than one function as part of your online application, you will be required to complete the pre-interview assessment or coding challenge (software engineering) for each function.

Can I retake the pre-interview assessment or coding test once I have submitted it?

• No. Unfortunately, you can’t retake the pre-interview assessment or coding challenge once submitted.

What language should I use when completing the pre-interview assessment if I apply for a role in a non-English speaking country?

• If you are applying for a role in which the local language is not English, you are required to answer the first question in that local language and the remaining questions in English. However, if you are applying for roles in our Budapest or Zurich offices, you are not required to speak the local language and should answer all questions in English.

If I don’t complete the pre-interview assessment or coding test by the deadline, will BlackRock still consider my application?

• No. Your application is considered incomplete if you don’t submit your pre-interview assessment or coding challenge by the deadline and it will automatically be rejected.

If I miss the deadline for my pre-interview assessment or coding challenge, can I withdraw my application and submit another?

• No. If you don’t complete your pre-interview assessment or coding challenge by the deadline, you cannot reapply. A withdrawn or incomplete application still counts towards your application limit. Please ensure you have the necessary infrastructure (video-enabled device and internet connection) and enough time to complete all steps of the application before submitting.

I'm having technical issues with my pre-interview assessment or coding test. Who should I contact?

• Please reach out to support@hirevue.com or call 1-800-655-4106 with any technical difficulties. They will be able to assist you. For a list of local numbers, please visit the HireVue Candidate Help Center.

How can I request for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process?

• If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, you should email the Campus Recruitment team for assistance: EMEACampusRecruitment@blackrock.com.

Application System

Can I update my CV or other information in my application once I have submitted it?

• Yes, you can update your contact details and your CV after your application has been submitted. For any technical issues with your application, please reach out to candidate@support.oleeo.com.

How can I see where I am in the application process?

• You can log into the application portal to see any updates. You’ll also receive email communication if your application has progressed to the next stage or has been rejected.

Will I receive feedback if my application is unsuccessful?

• Candidates will receive a response for all applications submitted. However, BlackRock is unable to provide individual feedback on applications.

If I would like to be considered for two functions, do I need to submit separate applications?

• No, you should select two functions as part of the same programme application. You will be unable to submit two separate applications in the same year.

Can I reapply next year if my application has been rejected this year?

• Yes, we encourage you to reapply next year, provided you still meet the criteria for the programme you’re considering.

I'm having technical issues accessing the application portal. Who should I contact?

• Please reach out to candidate@support.oleeo.com. They will be able to assist you.

I’ve been asked to provide pre-university education information as part of my application. What is this?

• The social mobility questionnaire as part of the application form is applicable for candidates who completed their secondary education in the UK. This survey is not mandatory and does not influence the outcome of your application in any way. It is used for monitoring purposes only. If you did not complete your whole secondary education in the UK, please move to the next stage of the application form.

Programme timing

When does the Full-Time Analyst Programme begin, and how long does it run for?

• This programme starts at the beginning of August with a two-week orientation. After orientation, Analysts join their teams and receive business-specific training and professional development throughout the course of the two-year programme. Analysts rotate teams during the programme (specific rotation schedules vary by business function).

When does the Summer Internship Programme take place?

• This eight-week program takes place between June and August. Participants in this program may be eligible to apply to our Full-Time Analyst Program for the following year.

When does the Placement Programme start?

• The start dates for interns in this programme are dependent on their degree requirements. Typically, placements start in April or June.

When does the Off-Cycle Internship Programme take place?

• The dates of this programme are flexible depending on the schedule availability of participants.

When do events take place?

• Women of the Markets Insight Event – September 2024
• Black Heritage Insight Event – September 2024
• Women in Fintech Insight Event – October 2024