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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Associate - Enforcement and Market Oversight Review

at Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Internship (1 Month+)

Legal/Law, Government

London

Review Submitted: August 2024

Overall Rating

4.8 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

4/5 - Overview of Role
4.8/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
4/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Role involves document review, document management, stakeholder management, teamwork and communication, as well as cross-organisational coordination.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes! I had decision-making authority in the review of over a thousand key documents for criminal crypto investigations. I was trusted to review and determine the relevance of these documents.
I was also given authority to organise and chair cross-departmental meetings to address inconsistencies in evidence and protocols on several occasions.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Yes! I have developed my ability to take ownership and initiative over my work. I have had the opportunity to identify inconsistencies in both procedures and data relevant to criminal investigations and have been afforded the ability to navigate these inconsistencies and take charge of meetings and cross-organisational discussions to address and rectify these issues.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
4/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
Throughout my internship, my case team has been available and willing to help me adjust and get acquainted with FCA procedures and case specific facts and protocols.
I have been impressed by the willingness of employees within the wider organisation to take the time to meet with me to explain their roles and help me develop my organisational and industry knowledge.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
The company culture is top-tier! Everyone is approachable, friendly and communicates effectively with a warm a smile.
There is a strong culture of workplace friendship and cordiality.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
This internship has been an incredible experience! I’ve enjoyed each and every day.
The wide-range of work available, open and friendly culture, along with the responsibility that I’ve been given, have combined to create an exciting work experience.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
4/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Be bold and inquisitive. Don’t be afraid to bring new ideas with you, and seek to learn from others.
Arrange to network widely across the organisation, and don’t be afraid to ask to shadow people in other departments to help develop your industry knowledge.
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