Analyst Review
at Lloyds Banking Group
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Finance
Edinburgh
Review Submitted: April 2021
Overall Rating
4.2 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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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:
4/5
I am a relationship manager for SME customers. Day to day, I renew loans, solve customer issues, and overview clients to ensure they recieve any financial help they need
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I really enjoy the programme, it fits well with my BAU role and compliments the job. However, the apprenticeship is very demanding alongside a fulltime job
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learned about commercial banking on a LC and SME scale, conducted financial model reviews, renewed loan, worked closely with credit functions, developed my technical and interpersonal skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
It's well organized and structured, by as previously mentioned it is extremely demanding alongside a full time job
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
My employer full supports the apprenticeship, ensuring I have the required time off and can get involved in what I need to for the apprenticeship
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
My talent coach and lecturer both support me, and answer any questions I have
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The qualification aligns with my role very well, and compliments my BAU job.
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, but due to COVID I haven't attended any
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Lloyds Banking Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The business supports development, which is key when starting a career
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Lloyds Banking Group?
Be yourself, and be comfortable asking for help.
