Blackrock AC

Aladdin & Technology, which seems to come up less often than portfolio management etc.

Had one for PMG, not sure how similar yours will be.

We had four parts to it. The first is a group exercise, where you have three individuals you have to suggest blackrock funds that they should invest in. They are looking for thoughts about risk profiles, clients needs, commercial knowledge etc. as well as teamwork, obviously.

The second and third are partner interviews. They are what you would expect, why blackrock, why the position, commercial awareness, brain teasers, questions on your CV and covering letter, general competency etc.

The fourth was a stock pitch. We were given four different mining companies and a booklet with commodities information and recent news stories. Then we had to recommend one of the companies to a portfolio manager.

Like I said, I have no idea if any of that stuff will come up, but hope it helps

Thanks a lot. I have no background in Finance or IT at all so I'm cacking myself a bit. I suppose they wouldn't invite me if they didn't think I could handle it so we'll see. Cramming today though...

There were 4 in my AC, I know at least 2 got offers

Had mine for GCG. Was 2 interviews - both mainly competency based with some markets questions. Really friendly people; also had a group exercise which is pretty basic. Heard 2 days later

What sort of starting salary is GCG and role?...
Its a sort of sales role isnt it?...What would you rather go for at this stage of your career...GCG at Blackrock or PWM at a BB (say..Merrill Lynch)

Did you?

Yes, received an offer - looking forward to starting in the summer

What sort of starting salary is GCG and role?...
Its a sort of sales role isnt it?...What would you rather go for at this stage of your career...GCG at Blackrock or PWM at a BB (say..Merrill Lynch)

Congratulations!

There were 4 in my AC, I know at least 2 got offers

Congrats on the offer! What Unis/courses were represented at the AC?

Any idea how big the GCG summer intern intake is?

Cheers

Congrats on the offer! What Unis/courses were represented at the AC?

Any idea how big the GCG summer intern intake is?

Cheers

The people at mine were from LSE, Warwick, Edinburgh and somewhere in Sweden.

How did it go? When was it? etc etc

Had the assessment centre on Monday and was offered a position yesterday, so thanks for the help!