Global Cash Management Product Strategy Review
at BlackRock
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Finance
London
Review Submitted: March 2025
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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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:
5/5
The International Product Strategy Team is responsible for developing and implementing short-term investment solutions for clients, through pooled funds and separately managed accounts. The team provides a link between Investment and Sales Teams and internal partners, and is responsible for ensuring we have a holistic international product suite. My day to day involves dealing with requests from the sales and PM teams, market update and credit meetings, financial reporting, and completing client calls/requests.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy my program. Its made the transition from sixth form feel so natural and less like I have been dropped head first in the deep end. There is no feel of seniority and everyone in the firm is here to help. With help on tasks set from work to extra support with revision, BlackRock have a support system in place for all needs.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have done a mixture of both. The ability to gain real world experience has helped me progress my knowledge significantly. Balancing studying alongside this has also helped me develop my existing skills of time management for example, whereby I am completing my work set by my team and also studying for my CISI exams.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well structured, everything is logged and detailed in the files you receive before you start. This includes timing of webinars, timing of assignments and recommended time periods to take the exams.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
As previously mentioned, you get support every step of the way no matter what the issue is or what it relates too, i.e. work or the revision side of things.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
A lot of support, 6 weekly calls with your coach and the ability to reach our and email about any issue. Multiple mock test sections on the website including end of chapter tests and quizzes, online workbook aswell as paper copy and easily accessible lecturer who teaches the webinars.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The learning is directly relevant to my role as I am in the investment arm of the firm, it helps me constantly on a daily basis.
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
Yes we have a wide array of networks available, including BlackRock speaks, women in investments and social mobility network. Multiple volunteering opportunities via BlackRock gives and your team will indulge in many other activities including charity runs and trips abroad.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BlackRock to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here, its very beneficial for both personal and professional progression.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BlackRock?
Research the company and the asset management sector as a whole and demonstrate your wider knowledge. But most importantly be yourself and as bespoke as possible to stand out. Dont hesitate to ask questions as everyone is here to help you and it shows an eagerness to learn.
