Operations Technical Specialist Review
at Bank of England
Degree Apprenticeship
Business Operations
London
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.4 /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
4/5
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Skills Development
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
Back Office Operations for the Markets Division. Focussed on Post trade settlement. This involves talking to internal and externally stakeholders in a fast-paced environment to ensure successful management of operational and settlement risk.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I do enjoy it. The support from the Bank has been incredibly. In addition, my development has been great. Whilst the programme is a big commitment, I truly feel I have progressed incredibly well for my age and I am very grateful.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Communication, Presentation, giving and receiving feedback. Alongside this, professional soft skills have been incredibly developed.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme is very well-structured. The Bank provide light-touch management of apprentices whilst ensuring they have the correct framework for support when needed. It is a great balance.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Lots of support - good management, great opportunities and selfless experienced professional who are willing to share their knowledge.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Great levels of support - academic mentors, the lecturing staff have also been of high quality. It is an organised, well-delivered and strategically crafted course.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I think it is well-aligned with it being applied finance. I have found it to be useful either directly to my role or indirectly to build my wider knowledge.
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
No - only the occasional networking event or social.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Bank of England to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They are a supportive and knowledgeable institution that truly cares about its staff. My experience has been great and through their inclusive and considerate policies, I have really enjoyed being one of their employees.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Bank of England?
Be honest, be well-prepared and be confident.
