Consulting recruiting
BlackRock summer internship: how to get in
BlackRock appears in Paperclip’s consulting network. 262 verified BlackRock professionals are in the Paperclip network, and Paperclip can email the ones who fit for you, from your own inbox, alumni from your school first. These counts describe Paperclip coverage, not current vacancies or hiring outcomes.
Who from your school works at BlackRock?
Look up your school to see its alumni at BlackRock and the other top firms. Add your class year to get the dates they open for your class, plus a first email to send an alum. Free, no account.
Look up your schoolParent? Look up your kid's schoolHow to apply to BlackRock
Start on BlackRock’s student careers page. Applications go through tal.net / Oleeo.
- Online Application & Pre-Interview Assessment
- Interviews
- How many applications. One program per cycle (for example the Summer Internship), with up to two applications for that program covering up to three functions.
- Online assessment. Pre-interview assessment: short video responses, completed in one sitting within five days of application. The FAQ directs technical problems to HireVue support; coding tests apply to specified technology functions.
- From BlackRock. Complete the video assessment within five days or the application is incomplete and withdrawn. Coding requirements are role-specific, not a universal finance step.
Checked October 19, 2026 on BlackRock’s careers page, program posting. Steps can change by program and office, so check the posting you apply to.
Schools represented in the Paperclip network
A shared school can provide a starting point for a conversation. These are the schools most represented among BlackRock professionals in the network. If you go to one of them, consider asking those alumni about their experience. These counts are not placement rates or a complete employer roster.
The consulting recruiting timeline
Choose the consulting role and office you want to understand, then check that office’s current application requirements.
- Check internship and full-time opportunities separately on the employer careers site.
- Confirm the deadline for your office and candidate category with the posting or recruiter.
- Prepare for the interview format specified by the employer and allow time for practice and feedback.
How to actually get in
Ask consultants about their project experience and preparation. Use official practice resources where available, and follow the application instructions whether or not you have a referral.
Most BlackRock people in the network hold roles like Asset Management Analyst, Asset Management Associate, Consulting Analyst. The best first notes go to people who share your school or path, with a short, specific ask for fifteen minutes. Paperclip picks those people for you.
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to BlackRock?
Apply on BlackRock’s careers site (https://careers.blackrock.com/students-and-graduates-americas). The steps BlackRock lists are: Online Application & Pre-Interview Assessment; Interviews. One program per cycle (for example the Summer Internship), with up to two applications for that program covering up to three functions. Assessment: Pre-interview assessment: short video responses, completed in one sitting within five days of application. The FAQ directs technical problems to HireVue support; coding tests apply to specified technology functions.
How many BlackRock employees can I reach through Paperclip?
262 verified BlackRock professionals are in the Paperclip network. You do not search them yourself: pick your targets and Paperclip emails the ones who fit.
Can Paperclip reach out to BlackRock professionals for me?
Yes. With Paperclip Concierge ($149 a month, 10 students per school) you pick industries, firm sizes and cities and add your resume. Paperclip then emails analysts and associates who fit, including BlackRock when it matches your targets, from your own inbox every weekday, alumni from your school first, with two follow-ups that stop when someone replies. Emails are spaced out so no firm hears from you too often.
When should I start recruiting for BlackRock?
Check internship and full-time opportunities separately on the employer careers site.
Which schools do BlackRock employees come from?
Schools represented in the Paperclip network include Columbia University, Drexel University, New York University, University of Georgia.
Let Paperclip email BlackRock for you
Pick your targets once. Paperclip writes to the BlackRock analysts and associates who fit, from your own inbox, alumni from your school first, and follows up until they reply. $149 a month, 10 spots per school.
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