Global data degree apprentice Review
at Bloomberg
Degree Apprenticeship
Computer Science
London
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
4.7 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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
Half of my day is me dealing with clients and helping them with their financial queries (pricing, coupon rates etc). The other half of my day is developing tools to help automate some processes and make my job easier when dealing with clients. A great starting point to my career
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
It can be busy at times just as any other company / bank. Overall work life balance is healthy
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
absolutely. I get the best of both worlds, finance and technology. I came in not knowing how to code but at the end of my first year I have managed to build an automation tool to help with our financial queries. On top of that since gained so much finance knowledge!
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
very well organized, i have no complaints
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
a lot of support whenever i have a question i feel like i need to raise something they are always there.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
full support, my providers are always an email away.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
a lot better, it provided me with the financial knowledge to perform well in my role.
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
we have BOB events where we get to do charity work, go out for dinners with the team etc
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Bloomberg to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Since its in the heart of the market place the amount you can learn is endless. I thankfully sit in data therefore i get both the tech and the finance knowledge. I would say its a great starting point to anyones career.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Bloomberg?
know Bloomberg, know the terminal and be up to date with financial news
