Investment Analyst Review
at M&G plc
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Finance
London
Review Submitted: May 2023
Overall Rating
3.7 /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!
3/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
3.4/5
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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:
3/5
Building analytical models in excel, shadowing the fund manager and looking at bond issues.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I am enjoying the programme and the aspect of rotating through different business areas.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Developed technical knowledge on the financial markets, specifically about fixed income instruments and money market instruments.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The programme is fairly organised.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I received a good amount of support from my employer.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I receive a good amount of support.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
I feel that the exams involved (IMC and CFA) are relevant and help me better perform my role. However, the apprenticeship tasks I feel are less relevant and helpful.
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 extra curricular activities.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend M&G plc to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Very good work life balance and very friendly people to work with.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to M&G plc?
N/A.
