Commercial Banking Degree Apprentice Review
at HSBC
Degree Apprenticeship
Banking
Birmingham
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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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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
Analysing HSBC's portfolio as a whole and creating/extracting data to show the distribution of HSBC's risk weighted assets whilst also determining how to best optimise them.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
It is quite enjoyable and there are many opportunities to develop and grow outside the job role.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
So far I have greatly improved my excel skill set and have also learnt various skills in terms of communicating with different stakeholders.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It's well structured with a work and study balance.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
A lot of support is available as well as being assigned a programme specialist and a 'Buddy' from a higher year to help navigate throughout the apprenticeship.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Decent amount of support.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It gives a better insight to banking as a whole and its history.
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
There are ERG's available that range from self development and women empowerment to religion.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend HSBC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's a growth focussed culture and very suportive.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to HSBC?
It's important to show a willingness to learn and grow. It is perfect for those who want exposure to multiple areas of banking.
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at HSBC
- Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
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