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BlackRock

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Investment Management & Asset Management
New York, United States
Founded 1988
19,800+ employees

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About Company

BlackRock is the world's largest asset manager with over $10.5 trillion in assets under management. Founded in 1988, we provide investment management, risk management, and advisory services to institutional and retail clients worldwide. Our purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being through our technology platform Aladdin, our investment expertise, and our commitment to sustainable investing.

We offer a comprehensive range of investment solutions across asset classes including equities, fixed income, alternatives, and multi-asset strategies. Our iShares ETF platform is the world's largest with over $3 trillion in AUM, providing investors with efficient, transparent access to global markets. We combine active and index strategies to deliver outcomes aligned with client objectives.

Aladdin, our enterprise investment system, combines sophisticated risk analytics with comprehensive portfolio management tools, serving over 200 institutional clients globally. Our technology infrastructure processes over $25 trillion in assets and enables real-time risk management, scenario analysis, and investment decision-making across diverse portfolios and market conditions.

BlackRock is a global leader in sustainable investing, integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors across our investment processes. We offer over 150 ESG-focused investment products and engage with companies on climate transition, corporate governance, and long-term value creation. Our commitment to sustainability reflects our fiduciary duty to deliver long-term returns for clients.

Specializations

Asset ManagementETF & Index InvestingRisk ManagementPortfolio AnalyticsSustainable InvestingAlternative InvestmentsMulti-Asset SolutionsTechnology Platform (Aladdin)