Financial Crime Apprenticeship Review
at Santander
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Finance
Milton Keynes
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
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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
Along side Studying for an industry recognised qualification, I also have hands on experience in working in Anti Financial crime teams.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy everything about the programme, as part of a large cohort I still get to interact with people my own age on a day to day basis, in addition, everyone I have come across has been super helpful and polite.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Team work,
Collaboration, communication
Importance of accuracy
Professional conduct
Collaboration, communication
Importance of accuracy
Professional conduct
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Santander is a very supportive company, that actually cares about its employees. From a studying perspective, both Santander and BPP make sure that I have got the correct tools to manage multiple tasks at the same time.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I have regular calls with the HR team - monthly
I have regular calls with both my manger and my mentor - Weekly
I have regular calls with both my manger and my mentor - Weekly
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Adequate amount of support.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
ICA qualification is really useful day to day
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
There are a multitude of activities, and social groups to get involved in.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Santander to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Very nice work environment, amazing people, real focus on helping its employees to excel and reach their full potential.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Santander?
Be calm, and be yourself !
