Trade Operations Apprentice Review

Item: Trade Operations Apprentice at BlackRock
Rating: 5
Author: Anonymous

at BlackRock

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Finance

Edinburgh

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 - 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 participate in the confirmation and settlement of trades in trade operations. This involve liaising with multiple areas of the business as well as external stakeholders such as brokers and custodians.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

5/5

I really enjoy my program as it gives me an insight into the working world and a big foot in the door with the experience under my belt.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5

I have developed my people skills since working here, I've been able to help grow my network and meet lots of interesting new people. I have also developed my admin skills an attention to details.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

5/5

Very well structured I have one manager which i am the only person reporting in to, i know exactly who i can go to if i need any assistance,

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5

I receive support from every aspect possible, whether that be day to day support or a more long term thing, i know i can turn to people in my team as well as across the business. There are also many benefits which help with my wellbeing and support that way.

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

5/5

I receive support whenever it is asked for, If i have any questions or my training qualification provider i know that i can email and get a prompt response.

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

5/5

I believe that the qualification i am getting helps provide me with a wider knowledge and understanding of the finance sector as a whole, thus helping me understand my job role more.