Local Director Review

Item: Local Director at HSBC
Rating: 4.8
Author: Anonymous

at HSBC

Degree Apprenticeship

Finance

Newcastle upon Tyne

Review Submitted: May 2021

Overall Rating

4.8 /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

Leading a team across 9 HSBC branches within the Newcastle Local Market

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

5/5

At times it is challenging, particularly when deadlines for assignments are looming however the self development is evident and has significantly positively impacted my career to date. Really enjoying and thriving on this programme.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5

Learning and development has been significant throughout the apprenticeship. From Financial Markets Regulations & Ethics to Organisational Behaviour for Managers. Academic learns that I put into practice on a daily basis.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

3/5

Obviously impacted by Covid however adapted well and considered our input on transformation. There are some learns, sometimes communication could be improved and there have been delays with results.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5

Unlimited.

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

5/5

Minimal support has been sought but available when requested.

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

5/5

Considerably, particularly in writing reports and influencing others. Enhanced understanding of the wider banking industry has also strengthened my communications to the team.