What we stand for

At BlackRock, we’re guided by our culture and a set of principles that ensure we never forget what we stand for – to help more and more people experience financial well-being.

We seek to hire people who believe in this pursuit and our values, known as the BlackRock Principles:

1. We are a fiduciary to our clients: Our clients’ interests come first. The fiduciary mindset is the bedrock of our identity. It reflects our integrity and the unbiased advice we give our clients. And      it's what inspires us to come to work every day and help people build better futures.
2. We are One BlackRock: We work collaboratively, without silos and without turf, to create the best outcomes for our clients, our firm, and the communities where we operate.
3. We are passionate about performance: We are relentless about finding better ways to serve our clients and improve our firm. Since our founding, innovation has been at the center of how we deliver      performance and stay ahead of our clients' needs.
4. We take emotional ownership: The people we serve trust us to help them prepare for the future. Our culture is defined by the deep sense of responsibility we feel to our clients and to each other.
5. We are committed to a better future: We are long-term thinkers, focused on helping people build a better tomorrow. We are deeply invested in the success of all our stakeholders – our clients, our      employees, our shareholders, and the communities where we operate – and we      run our business sustainably and responsibly.

Put simply, our mission is what we do. Our principles describe how we work and our purpose explains the reason we exist. Our dedication to this cause is what drives our long-term strategy and the evolution of our business. It’s also what inspires our employees and helps deepen relationships with our clients.