Senior Supervisor Review
at Bank of England
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Finance
London
Review Submitted: April 2021
Overall Rating
4.5 /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
4/5
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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
I work as a financial supervisor/regulator at the Bank of England. I currently work in the team making sure that central clearing counterparties comply with regulations and implement prudent risk management. It involves having meetings with clearing counterparties, undertaking deep-dive reviews of their risk management and governance practices.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
The Bank has a great working culture ensuring flexibility and mental wellbeing of the colleagues. I enjoy my team and the kind of work I get to do.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes, I've learned how to chair and lead meetings, assess risk management practices, also developed understanding of UK and European regulations etc. As part of this role, I'm also undertaking ACCA qualification.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
As ACCA qualifications can be started anytime, I self-manage the qualification with help from qualification provider Kaplan
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I receive 20% time off for study leave, and support from my managers. I receive no support from HR, even when asked specifically.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I receive sufficient support from learning couch, tutors and student services.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The qualification meets my expectations for improving my performance at the role.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Yes, all of the above permitting covid restrictions
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Bank of England to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Flexibility, well-being, work/life balance, interesting work, helping the public.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Bank of England?
The Bank does focus on allowing everyone to flourish in the organisation, so it's important to overpower or obstruct others' ability to participate in the conversation.
