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I am a first year undergraduate finance student and I have just submitted my application for spring insight week at Blackrock and they’re asking me to complete 2 hirevue video interviews Anyone have any tips on what to say or what to discuss Open to any suggestions

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Our Full-Time Analyst Programme is a prestigious two-year experience designed to empower and support Analysts in aligning personal passions and strengths with BlackRock’s mission and principles.

The program begins with a holistic orientation. You’ll first dive into our purpose and business strategies, then gain insights into the daily life of a BlackRock Analyst for the team you’re joining.

As an Analyst, you’ll join a cohort of brilliant minds and a firm of smart and ambitious professionals who will challenge you to think critically and push your boundaries. You will have the opportunity to work on interesting projects and collaborate with teams around the globe – driving innovation, shaping the future of our industry, and helping more and more people experience financial well-being.

Throughout the programme, you’ll receive ongoing mentorship and support, with the goal of helping you develop both personally and professionally. At BlackRock, we believe that diversity of thought, experiences and backgrounds, in all its forms, helps build stronger and better teams, avoid groupthink and solve tough problems – today and in the future.

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Undergraduate or master’s students graduating between July 2024 and July 2025.

The majority of our Analysts are hired in our London office, with Edinburgh and Budapest as our second largest hiring hubs. A select number of opportunities are available in our offices across Continental Europe and the Middle East. To explore our office locations throughout Europe and the Middle East, click here .

Local language fluency is required. However, only English is required for our offices in Budapest and Zurich.

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Our Summer Internship Programme is an 8-week internship taking place between June and August designed to deliver an exciting, supportive and fun experience while providing insight into life as an Analyst at BlackRock.

Throughout the summer, you’ll engage in a series of captivating events tailored to deepen your understanding of both our industry and our firm. From thought-provoking discussions hosted by employee networks to inspiring talks by senior leaders, each week promises new perspectives and valuable connections.

As an Intern, you’ll have access to mentors who will support and guide you to excel during your time with us and beyond.

If you enjoy this program, then you should explore our Full-Time Analyst Programme, which you can consider applying to at the end of your internship.

Undergraduate or master’s students graduating in 2026.

The majority of our Interns are hired in our London office, with Edinburgh and Budapest as our second largest hiring hubs. A select number of opportunities are available in our offices across Continental Europe and the Middle East. To explore our office locations throughout Europe and the Middle East, click here .

Off-Cycle Internship Programme

Offered in our offices located throughout Continental Europe, our Off-Cycle Internship Programme is suited for students from any academic background who are looking to secure a six-month internship. You’ll have real-world responsibility from day one and contribute to our success by helping the firm meet the evolving needs of our clients.

If you enjoy this programme, then you should explore our Full-Time Analyst Programme, which you can consider applying to at the end of your internship.

Undergraduate or master’s students graduating between July 2025 and 2026.

The majority of our Interns are hired in our offices located throughout Continental Europe. To explore our office locations throughout Europe, click here .

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We offer placement positions in Edinburgh for Technology and in London for Private Markets Investing.

If you enjoy this programme, you should consider our Full-Time Analyst Programme, which you can consider applying you at the end of your placement.

Undergraduate students required by their degree to complete a long-term internship. Students should be graduating in 2027.

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This multi-day event is for students of Black heritage who are eager to learn more about BlackRock. Participants will engage in business spotlights, senior speaker sessions, panel discussions, networking and social events to gain the skills and knowledge necessary to build a fulfilling career.

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Offered in our Edinburgh and London offices, the Spring Insight Event provides a week-long, in-depth look at our business. You’ll experience life at BlackRock through classroom sessions, work shadowing, networking and social events.

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Corporate & Strategic functions you can be considered for:

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Investment functions you can be considered for:

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Operations functions you can be considered for:

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We are working with Big Data, creating new digital products and always looking for a chance to disrupt our industry for the better. There is a real sense of purpose to our work in that we’re innovating to solve some of the world’s most complex challenges in order to help more and more people experience financial well-being.

Technology functions you can be considered for:

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• Software Engineering

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Enter basic details and upload your CV. You’ll receive a link from HireVue to complete a short video recording (a pre-interview assessment). This must be completed within five calendar days; applications will not be considered if the virtual cover letter is not completed within the deadline.

Participate in virtual interviews with representatives of the function(s) of interest. These conversations will be focused on the BlackRock Principles and may include a group exercise, presentation or case study.

Software engineering process

Online application & coding challenge.

Enter basic details and upload your CV. You’ll receive a link from CodeVue asking you to complete a short coding challenge. This must be completed within five calendar days; applications will not be considered if the coding challenge is not completed within the deadline.

Virtual interviews with BlackRock representatives from the software engineering team.

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• Investment business roles: 27 September 2024
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• How many applications can I submit? You can apply to one programme (Full-Time Analyst Programme, Summer Internship Programme, Placement Programme, Off-Cycle Programme or Spring Insight Event) 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 can only apply to one region (Europe, 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 semester. 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.
• 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 you submit 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 that you must complete as part of the application process for our Software Engineering team. It contains coding questions followed by one video question. You can compete the coding questions over the course of five calendar days, and it should take about 60 minutes to complete. The video question must be completed in one sitting.
• How can I complete the pre-interview assessment or coding test? 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 incomplete if you don’t submit your pre-interview assessment or coding challenge by the deadline and 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 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.
• I’m having technical issues with my pre-interview assessment or coding test. Who should I contact? Please reach out to [email protected] or HireVue Candidate Help Center with any technical difficulties.
• 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: [email protected].
• Can I update my CV or other information in my application once I have submitted it? 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 [email protected] .
• How can I see where I am in the application process? You can refer to your candidate portal for updates on your application status. You will be contacted directly once a decision has been made on your application.
• 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 [email protected] . who 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 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.
• When does the Full-Time Analyst Programme begin? This programme starts at the beginning of August with orientation. After orientation, Analysts join their teams and receive business-specific training and professional development throughout the programme.
• When does the Summer Internship Programme take place? This programme takes place between June and August of each 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 availability of successful candidates.
• 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

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