ESG Investment Administrator Review
at abrdn
Degree Apprenticeship
Finance
Edinburgh
Review Submitted: March 2021
Overall Rating
4.9 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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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:
5/5
My role within the team is an ESG Investment Administrator. In my day to day role I am involved in a variety of tasks across the team. I am support with work including submissions, quarterly reports, position statements and research. I also work at producing voting reports that we can provide to our clients.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy the programme. Although I can sometimes find it hard to balance full time studying and full time working it has been an amazing experience so far. I feel so grateful to have the opportunity to earn my degree whilst learning practical skills in the workplace and doing a job I love.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt so many new skills during my time at SLA. I am much more confident now and enjoy public speaking. I have also become a lot better at time management as I am trying to best balance my work and university commitments. I have also developed my analytic skills, through using programmes like Excel.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
My programme is structured really well, the university provide so much support and guidance on not just the degree but wider skills as well. A lot of the responsibility in how I manage my time is down to me. This has positives and negatives but has definitely allowed me to focus on what is important, discipline and time management.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I feel a I receive a lot of support from my employer. I have regular catch ups with my manager and we discuss anything that I am finding challenging. I also have a catch up with my mentor every two weeks where I discuss the Graduate Apprenticeship and anything else I feel I need extra support from.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I receive a huge amount of support. I have a course leader who I am always able to go to if I have any problems and the module leader. There is also a success coach as well who can help me with work. There are so many resources available to support me during my GA that can also be found through the university.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I think the qualification helps me to perform much better as I am constantly learning new skills and developing ones I already have. It also allows for constant reflection and allows me to meet with different parts of the business to find out more about what they do which, whilst working from home is something I have found hard to do otherwise.
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
I am involved with two of the companies networks. I sit on the working group for Balance which is a gender equality network. I think this is really important as I am able to see what is being done in the company but also get involved by hosting events etc. I am also a member of the YPDN (Young Persons Development Network) which organises a lot of events to help develop and also facilitate social opportunities.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend abrdn to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I would recommend SLA to a friend as they have provided me with such a huge amount of opportunities that I never would have been able to do otherwise. I am working towards my investment qualifications, I have gained an Aprenticeship, I am now working towards my degree, I have been able to speak at events, I have met such a wide network of interesting people and I am working in a role I love. None of this would have been possible without the support of the company.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to abrdn?
I would advise people to be yourself, the company want to know about who you are as a person and what your interests are so they can match you with the best department. I would also recommend having a mock interview before your actual interview so you feel more confident when it comes around.
