risk (strategy) Review
at abrdn
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Business Operations
Edinburgh
Review Submitted: March 2023
Overall Rating
4.5 /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
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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
Some of my daily tasks include monitoring and treating any alerts that come from internal trading at abrdn, operating the joiner mover leaver process, doing revision for the SVQ qualification provided by abrdn and answering queries from our mailbox.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I think the programme has been thoroughly enjoyable as large group of trainees got recruited so are able to share your experiences with your trainee cohort.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
as I am in professional workspace my collaborative skills have improved as well as being in an office environment has lead to greater social and communicative skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
the structuring of the programme is clear in terms of workplace services.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
my employer is very transparent about my role and we receive a lot of support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
we get 1 to 1 calls with our train provider every month and group calls as well if we have any questions we can bring them up there.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
a lot as you tailor your training experience to suit what you do 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
yes there social groups you can join as well as networking events that occur intermittently.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend abrdn to a friend?
Yes
Why?
because its in a growing industry and a good frim to start at and grow in as they give you the resources to do so.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to abrdn?
be confident and assured in as much as possible that you are confident in.
