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Who is the New Type B?

The New Type B is a new and emergent personality—for a new kind of global company. More than just one homogenized person, it’s an all-embracing movement in the workforce. Better informed, outspoken and phenomenally effective.

The New Type B is out there, hard at work, solving the great ‘unsolvable’ problems. It’s not what you do that defines the New Type B. Only what you do that’s never been done.

What does Bloomberg do?

We deliver the best information to our clients—in a world where information matters. That’s why we are the most trusted source of knowledge for businesses, governments and professionals.

We run the largest private network in the world: the Bloomberg Professional® service. Over 280,000 active subscribers pay to access this platform. Tuned into our clients and their workflow, we launch about three new Professional client service functions every day.

We are driven by one core goal: to bring transparency and clarity to markets. How? By providing our clients with access to the most up-to-date information, increasing capital flows and economic growth.

Why does it matter?

We make our clients the best-informed decision makers in the world. To do so, we provide everything from global insight to the most granular piece of data.

Think real-time and historical pricing, indicative data, reporting, research, estimates, analytics, performance management tools, electronic trading and order management systems, news and electronic communications. Think Bloomberg Profiles, our elite directory connecting over 2.4 million business leaders in every market sector.

Bloomberg Professional® clients manage $1.5 billion on average. Their decisions matter—and our solutions make them matter more.

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“Bloomberg is a creative environment, completely unique from the financial sector. Our open plan encourages networking. There’s a constant flow of new ideas.”
—Sarangan (Research & Development - Financial Software Development)

What makes Bloomberg unique?

We’ve tapped into the New Type B personality. That means we do things a bit differently. We have unique terminology and roles that don’t limit or define you. Exceptional performers are rewarded, regardless of tenure.

We value brazenly fresh ideas. Our goals are demanding. We work incredibly hard, sitting shoulder to shoulder in vibrant environments. Our senior managers are out in the open. No private offices. Our 24-hour food pantries are a hub of collaboration. Our glass conference rooms accentuate the open flow of ideas.

Career Growth

The focus here is on building your career, rather than climbing a predefined ladder. In fact, careers at Bloomberg are only defined by your performance and ambition. We blur the lines between titles and even cross business functions.

When we recruit, we strive to understand what moves and motivates you. We consider fundamental questions, like “Do you have the aptitude to learn?” and “Can you do what’s never been done?” Our jobs are challenging, innovative and inspiring. We’re often breaking entirely new ground. That means we learn as we go, responding to the unforeseen. Change is constant. Adapting is pivotal.

Training & Development

To provide our all-inclusive products and services, no one’s role can be undervalued. We invest heavily in helping every employee reach his or her maximum potential.

You will find an array of training and career development opportunities. Job-specific courses in financial markets, sales, journalism, technology and Bloomberg products are complemented by essential training in communications and presentation. When you are hired, paid training can last up to 16 weeks. That alone speaks to our level of dedication.

We want you to own your growth, chart your career and seize opportunities in front of you. We encourage you to shadow people in different departments or apply to work outside your normal area. We offer instructor-led and self-study courses, as well as special training events. Many take advantage of our generous tuition reimbursement program.

Diversity

“In the morning, I speak to clients in Hong Kong. By lunchtime, I’m working with Europe and India. By the evening, I’m talking to North America.”
—James (Financial Products – Financial Sales & Analytics)

We are extremely proud of our eclectic and open culture. We have over 12,900 employees in 72 countries—with major offices in New York, London, Tokyo, São Paulo, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore and Frankfurt.

We bridge all divides, united by one common passion: to provide the competitive edge to our clients. You will find this reflected in our core values, as well as our business results. What are these core values?

Clarity of purpose
Open communication
Empowerment of people
Spirit of innovation

We value diversity in every form and encourage it at every level. Our inclusive environment makes reinvention a daily possibility and gives everyone room to thrive.

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“Bloomberg’s merit-based system means there are no limits to your speed of progression. You advance at the rate you achieve.”
—Sandra (Financial Products – Financial Sales & Analytics)

What’s it like to work at Bloomberg?

We deliver actionable, valuable and time-sensitive information every second. Our teams often work long hours to deliver on critical projects.

We maintain round-the-clock contact between global offices, for the benefit of our clients. Everything we do connects decision makers to essential news, ideas, people and interpretation. Immediate fact—Immediate benefit.

Our attitudes are as open as the spaces in which we work. Chance meetings and unplanned conversations spark spontaneous collaboration. Don’t hesitate to ask a question. Smart risks are encouraged, and new ideas are welcome. We have truly sparked a movement in our company. Our pervasive sense of empowerment makes everyone at Bloomberg a New Type B.

Philanthropy & Sustainability

Responsible citizenship and volunteerism are ingrained in who we are. Our goal is not to make some publicized list but to solve human challenges. For us, it’s not about “Who” we are by helping but “What” we are doing to help. Together, we believe that every problem has a solution. That’s why we are reducing our carbon footprint by 50% by 2013.

We team with charities and nonprofit organizations worldwide. We support education and literacy programs, health and medical research, social work, arts and culture, public parks and the environment. Our “Best of Bloomberg” program encourages everyone at Bloomberg to donate time, energy and expertise.

When an employee volunteers more than 25 hours in a year, we make a donation to the charity of his or her choice. These opportunities enable every one of our volunteers to maximize the service they give. In 2009 alone, our employees volunteered over 22,000 hours.

Rewards & Benefits

Bloomberg is that rare kind of workplace that manifests potential. New Type Bs achieve across a flat organizational structure that facilitates professional growth. Personal success is measured in responsibility, impact and continuous learning, as well as competitive compensation, exceptional offices and an array of benefits and discounts.

Inside and outside of work, down to our office design, we take care of our own. We offer a menu of perks, discounts and other financial advantages.

Global benefits include, but are not limited to: