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Senior Business Analyst Financial Crime Operations Review

at M&G plc

Degree Apprenticeship

Insurance and Risk Management

London

Review Submitted: April 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 am a senior business analyst for financial crime operations team Looking at how to ensure the best outcomes from change, taking an iterative, risk based approach projects aimed at meeting regulatory requirements for operations.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Love it! The team are incredibly supportive and there is always a great deal of opportunities for growth and development

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learned several skills from governance, reporting, stakeholder management to performing risk assessments. It has been a great two years of real responsibility and exposure.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Extremely structured, well managed by my training provider and aligns perfectly with my day to day responsibilities/
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
From weekly study days, to flexible working hours, there is a great of support to ensure that I am making the most of this time of studying and meeting all performance expectations
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Extremely supportive with navigating the new content and providing advise and support on the best ways to apply what I am learning to my day to day job,
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It has provided an extremely useful theoretical foundation to the 'why' of what I do. I am now much better placed to provide an informed recommendation to projects and proposals, understanding the importance of risk frameworks and financial crime.
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
Yeah, very involved in the social networks in my company. From the Christian society, to the running club, there is always something to do!

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend M&G plc to a friend?
Yes
Why?
People of all ages can flourish here. I would love for others to have the same level of support and growth that I have had!
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to M&G plc?
Be yourself and apply!
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