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HSBC

Analyst Apprentice Review

at HSBC

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Finance

London

Review Submitted: April 2022

Overall Rating

4.1 /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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.6/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Different compliance and governance tasks. Stakeholder management. Enforcing policies.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I am very happy in my position. It is very interesting and a great opportunity.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt a wide range of skills since starting my apprenticeship. Teamwork, time management, excel, public speaking.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Could be slightly more structured with set tasks for apprentices to learn and gather experience. To be utilised a bit more on the team.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Everyone on my team has been happy to help me learn and support me through my apprenticeship. HSBC is invested in me to succeed in the company.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Kaplan has been a good provider so far with my talent coach answering any queries I may have.
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.)
4/5
HSBC has put on a few events and deals to try and get everyone together since covid including cheese & wine social hour, free cakes and coffees, bbq pop ups and an apprentice networking day.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend HSBC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
HSBC has been a very good employer who is invested in it's staff. It is a very good company to start your career in.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to HSBC?
When applying to HSBC really look into the company's values on their website, your time management skills and why you want to work in the specific area you are applying to. Company culture is really good and important here, so make sure you are someone people want to work with by being engaging in your interview.
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