Invetsment Consulting Apprentice Review
at Aon
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Finance
Cheshunt
Review Submitted: March 2022
Overall Rating
3.9 /5
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4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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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
- Billing Clients
- Transitioning money from different client accounts
- Supporting lead consultants and staff on their day to day tasks
-Revising towards exams
- Study sessions and also internal training put on by my employer
- contacting Investment managers regarding clients portfolios
- Regular catch ups with team members
- Leading client team catch ups
- Transitioning money from different client accounts
- Supporting lead consultants and staff on their day to day tasks
-Revising towards exams
- Study sessions and also internal training put on by my employer
- contacting Investment managers regarding clients portfolios
- Regular catch ups with team members
- Leading client team catch ups
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
During my time at Aon, I have tried to take every opportunity that comes my way into my stride to become the best version of myself. I am really interested in the world of Investment and pensions and learning towards my Investment Management certificate has only enhanced my understanding. I have many team members too who I can ask questions and they are happy to answer
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
- I've learned to be more confident in my own ability
- I've learnt that in the workplace always raise a question if you are unsure
- Networking is Key
- Developing a key eye for detail as one wrong number may be vital
- Treat everyone with respect and allow people to show their authentic selves
- I've learnt that in the workplace always raise a question if you are unsure
- Networking is Key
- Developing a key eye for detail as one wrong number may be vital
- Treat everyone with respect and allow people to show their authentic selves
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
I would say my Programme is very well structured as I have a lot of support from colleagues and my training provider (Fitch Learning). many points of contact have been set up whenever I have a problem. Maybe one thing that can be improved is, 20% of my time is meant to be Training but some days I can find myself having worked the whole day.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
My employer has been great as many colleagues aspire me to do my best everyday. They make me want to come to work and better myself. They do this through Incentives and rewarding me for hard work. Many colleagues are always happy to help (around the country if I have any questions
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Fitch Learning have set up a really great and easily accessible platform when I want to revise new or already learnt content for my upcoming exams. They also allow me to ask questions If I am ever stuck and put on revision days closer to the dates of any upcoming exams.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The Investment management certificate has helped me learn about various parts of my role. For example, I have learnt about the different assets e.g. Derivatives, equites, futures gilts etc. One Client wanted to Invest in less riskier assets and so I knew that a government bond would suit their portfolio as it gives you a higher chance of receiving your money back along with coupon payments in contrast to e.g. equites
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Though I haven't managed to get Involved in many, Aon, Have business resource groups which are groups set up, and allows anybody to join. For example, Aon has a Black Lives matter group and what I love about this is you do not have be be a Black person to join, anybody is able to join.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Aon to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Aon has a variety of different professional solution lines and you are bound to find one that suits you. The people are so friendly and all have a common goal of maximising client and employee welfare having the firms core values at heart. There's always someone available who will be happy to support you through anything.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Aon?
Be Authentic and be yourself. Aon isn't looking for someone who has come to say the right things, they look for genuinely great people who re different and can bring new and fresh ideas to the table. Read up on Aon and make sure the companies values match yours too!
