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BlackRock to Cut 250 Jobs Amid Restructuring Shift

1/14/2026

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  • BlackRock plans to cut about 250 jobs, 1% of its workforce, as part of ongoing restructuring.
  • The layoffs follow two rounds in 2025 and align with a broader trend of cost pressures across financial firms.
  • Larry Fink, BlackRock CEO, is steering the firm toward alternative investments after acquiring HPS Investment Partners.
  • The firm plans to launch products for affluent investors and says the changes are routine adjustments, not financial distress.