Technology Risk and Controls Analyst Review
at Bank of England
Degree Apprenticeship
Insurance and Risk Management
London
Review Submitted: May 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
I review financial institutions Technology Risk Frameworks and assure that its design and operating effectiveness is fit for purpose, to ensure firms manage Technology risk within Board Risk Appetite.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Fully enjoy the programme.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes, critical thinking, risk analysis, operational risk management framework design and operating effectiveness.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
No issues with the structure of the programme. Layed out and presented well.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Great support from my line manager, and other colleagues around the organisation who help me get the experience I need.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Provided with a success manager who pastorally looked after my needs, both academic, personal and professional to ensure I had all the support to complete the qualification successfully.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
10/10. With the qualification, I have been able to communicate more effectively in my role.
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
Lots of social activities which I have the opportunity to take part in.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Bank of England to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Prestigious organisation with interesting work to do and help contribute to a safer and more resilient financial and broader economic outcomes for the country.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Bank of England?
Prepare well, give lots of examples, and don't forget to smile.
