Our answers to your questions

Applications open between May-September, but dates vary by program. For information on the specific application dates, please refer to the program description(s) on the early careers page.

You can apply to one program (Summer Analyst, Full-Time Analyst, MBA Summer Associate) and up to two business divisions. (For example: For the Summer Analyst Program, you can apply to the Sales and Relationship Management team and the Human Resources team.)

You can only apply to one region (Americas, Europe or Asia Pacific). However, on your application you can note your interest in an alternative region.

We offer a Summer Associate Program that is exclusively for MBA students applying in their penultimate year of study. This program takes place between June and August of each year. MBA students in their final year of study are also welcome to apply to the Advanced Degree program on the early careers page.

PhD students are welcome to apply to the Advanced Degree program on the early careers page.

For information on the specific application dates, please refer to the program description(s) on the early careers page.

The virtual cover letter is a short Q&A video recording that you must submit as part of the application process. We’ll provide you with two questions to record your answers to. You’ll then have three minutes to prepare and 90 seconds to answer each question. The entire process takes less than 10 minutes. You must complete both questions in a single sitting within 72 hours of submitting your online application to be considered. We review this virtual cover letter instead of a written cover letter.

The coding test is an assessment that you must complete as part of the software engineering application. It consists of six coding problems and a brief Q&A video recording. You can complete the coding problems over the course of the four days and it should take 90 minutes to complete. The Q&A video recording must be completed in one sitting. You’ll have three minutes to prepare and 90 seconds to record your answer. Both the coding problems and Q&A are due within four days of submitting your online application.

Immediately after you submit your online application, you’ll receive an email with a link to complete this step. You can also access the virtual cover letter or coding test directly from your application portal.

Yes, you’ll be required to complete a virtual cover letter for each position you selected in your application form.

No. Unfortunately, you cannot retake the virtual cover letter or coding test once submitted.

You’ll be required to complete the virtual cover letter in the local language of the office you’re applying for (e.g. for a Frankfurt position, you should answer the questions in German).

Your application is considered incomplete if you don’t submit your cover letter or coding test within the deadline and your application will automatically be rejected.

No, if you didn’t complete your cover letter or coding test within the deadline, you can’t reapply.

Please reach out to support@hirevue.com or call 1-800-655-4106 with any technical difficulties. They will be able to assist you.

You can complete your virtual cover letter via your application portal. Please log into your application portal and click the link that says “start assessment.” That will take you to our HireVue platform where you can complete your virtual cover letter or coding test.

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.

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

Unfortunately, BlackRock is unable to provide feedback on your application.

No, you will not be able to submit a new application if you withdraw your original application. A withdraw application still counts towards your application limit. Candidates are eligible to submit a total of 2 applications each year. Both applications must be submitted at the same time, within the same program (i.e. Summer Analyst, Analyst, etc.) and within the same region (APAC, Americas or EMEA).

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

You can reach out to candidate@support.oleeo.com. They will be able to assist you.

All applications will open in August 2021.

Application deadlines for our Full-time Analyst Program, Summer Analyst Program and Placement Program:

• October 22, 2021: Investments roles
• November 12, 2021: All other roles

Application deadline for our Advanced Degree Program:

• November 12, 2021: All roles

Application deadline for our Spring Insight and Off-Cycle Internship Program:

• December 3, 2021

Application deadline for Women of the Markets and Black Heritage Program:

• September 24, 2021

You can apply to one program and up to two business divisions within that program. We offer a competitive salary in each of our businesses. For more information, please refer to the program description(s) on the early careers page.

You can apply to one program (Full-Time Analyst, Summer Analyst, Placement, Off-Cycle, Advanced Degree or Spring Insight) and up to two business areas within that program.

You can only apply to one region (Americas, Europe or Asia Pacific). However, on your application you can note your interest in an alternative region.

We begin reviewing applications following each program’s respective deadline (not on a rolling basis). The recruitment process takes place throughout fall and winter, depending on business need. In some select cases, certain businesses may recruit through early next year.

The virtual cover letter is a short video recording that you must submit as part of the application process (for all teams except Software Engineering). We review this virtual cover letter instead of a written cover letter. Upon accessing the virtual cover letter portal, you will have time to test your system and set-up. When you’re ready, you can start the recording and a pre-selected question will appear on the screen. You’ll then have three minutes to prepare your response, immediately followed by up to 90 seconds to record your answer to the question. A second question will then appear, and you’ll have three minutes to prepare and then up to 90 seconds to respond. The entire process takes less than 10 minutes, however you must complete both questions in a single sitting within 72 hours of submitting your online application to be considered further.

The coding challenge is an online assessment that you must complete as part of the application process for our software engineering team. It contains three coding questions followed by one video question at the end. You can complete the coding problems over the course of four days, and it should take approximately 60 minutes to complete. The video question at the end of the coding problems must be completed in one sitting. Please note, you must complete your coding challenge within 96 hours of submitting your online application.

Immediately after you submit your online application, you’ll receive an email with a link to complete this next step. You can also access the virtual cover letter 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 virtual cover letter or coding challenge.

Yes, you’ll be required to complete a virtual cover letter for each position you have selected in your application form.

No. Unfortunately, you can’t retake the virtual cover letter or coding challenge once submitted.

You are required to complete the virtual cover letter in the local language of the office you’re applying to (e.g. for a position in Frankfurt, you should answer the questions in German). The exception is for roles in our Budapest office; for these positions, Hungarian is not required and you should answer the virtual cover letter in English.

No, your application is incomplete if you don’t submit your cover letter or coding challenge within the deadline and will automatically be rejected.

No, if you don’t complete your cover letter or coding challenge within the deadline, you can’t 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 your CV.

Please reach out to support@hirevue.com with any technical difficulties.

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

You will be contacted directly once a decision has been made on your application. We are unable to provide application updates via email, however you can check your application status in your candidate portal.

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

No, a withdrawn application still counts towards your application limit. Once you have withdrawn, you will not be able to reapply.

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

Please reach out to candidate@support.oleeo.co.uk who will be able to assist you.

The Rare Contextual Recruitment Survey is applicable for candidates who completed 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.