Research Analyst Review
at abrdn
Degree Apprenticeship
Finance
Edinburgh
Review Submitted: March 2021
Overall Rating
4.6 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Providing investment research recommendations and analysts to portfolio managers.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy the programme, it has taught me a lot of new academic theory and it allow allows me to practice the theory in the workplace. It has taught me how to manage my time better as I work and study full time.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Majority of the skills I need to have, I learned and was taught from working within in the department.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well organised, we are provided a calendar at the beginning of each academic year and everything is planned out for us.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer is very supportive, we are assigned a mentor to help and when you do need to reach out to different departments for more information everyone is more than willing to help.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The training provided fully pays for the studies and ensures that the university are encouraging work based learning.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It has given me much more knowledge about a lot of different areas of our organisation, i feel more confident in knowledge and experience and it has also improved by writing skills from a business perspective.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
There are lots of extra-curricular activities. Networking events are thoroughly encouraged and are held very regular.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend abrdn to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a great company to work for, our benefits are good, we are well supported, there is progressional opportunities, there is a nice culture and we are always looking for ways to improve and diversify.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to abrdn?
Meet as many new people from different departments as you can. The organisation is very large and everyone is more than willing to meet new people and create new connections. Growing your network is very important and will benefit your career massively.
