Associate Review

Item: Associate at Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Rating: 4.9
Author: Anonymous

at Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Degree Apprenticeship

Accounting

London

Review Submitted: April 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 - Overview of Role

5/5 - Skills Development

4.6/5 - 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

From the beginning of my apprenticeship I was given lots of responsibilities and really made to feel part of the team. My work is not just focused on accounting, I work with my team in the FCA to help consumers.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

5/5

I have really enjoyed my program so far. I feel so well supported and everyone is willing to help/explain things when I need. I had very little experience of my job role before I joined but the FCA are so supportive and helpful.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5

I have really developed my problem solving skills, communication skills and presenting abilities. I have been involved in important team tasks and have had to work with lots of experienced colleagues to reach decisons.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

5/5

As an apprentice I have been given 20% of my time to study. This was flexible to how I wanted to do it, I opted for 1 day a week. There are always lots of conversations about what would suit me best for my program before any decisions are made.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5

My employer is very supportive of my study. They give me the allocated 20% of study time and it is flexible to suit particular study days. They also work with my training provider to monitor my progress.

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

4/5

My training is currently all online due to the pandemic. It has definitely made it more difficult as all my lessons are online. But I can call my training provider during the week and they can answer my questions, they have adapted quickly to online learning.

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

4/5

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

My employer has lots of social activities/sports that are company wide as well as regular interactions/networking within departments and teams.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to a friend?

Yes

Why?

I really feel supported within my role and like my employer wants me to do well. I am challenged daily and given responsibilities within the team that make me feel valued.

What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)?

Understand the role/what the FCA does of course but otherwise just be you. Show personality at interviews and have a real interest in financial services

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