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HSBC

Relationship Director Review

at HSBC

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Banking

Newcastle upon Tyne

Review Submitted: February 2024

Overall Rating

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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - 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
I manage a portfolio of businesses with turnover between 25m and 350m. My role involves, finding new clients, lending requests, risk & portfolio management
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Thoroughly enjoyable and insightful. Kaplan are an excellent training provider

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt loads of new skills in the apprenticeship which is Level 7 Chartered accountancy with ICAEW
The experience gains enables me to train others and provide my clients with a better experience

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programme is perfectly structured
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive as much support as I require. HSBC are extremely supportive providing me with time off to achieve my apprenticeship
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Lots of support, the Kaplan learning structure is fantastic
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It has enhanced my skills and allows me to have more in depth conversations with my customers and also improves my ability's to manage risk, strategy and analysis
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
We have a social event roughly once per quarter. As part of my role I am engaged in numerous networking events

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend HSBC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
HSBC are a fantastic employer, they have supported me to better myself and my skills
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to HSBC?
The work environment is challenging at times however HSBC will support employees to achieve their goals and develop in their career
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