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Associate Review

at Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Graduate Scheme

Business Operations

London

Review Submitted: October 2025

Overall Rating

3.9 /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!

4.3/5 - Overview of the Role
4.6/5 - Experience & Company Culture
4/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)?
I am finding it good so far. Lots of different rotations and I feel I have multiple avenues of support.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
I have only just started so my rotations will be in Procurement, Finance, Operational Resilience, Comms, Strategy and Workplace Solutions.
In my current role in Procurement I am working on framework management and supporting on a small end-to-end procurement.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
3/5
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
4/5
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
5/5

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?
5/5
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
4/5
It has been really welcoming, but sometimes there is a lack of will to come into the office seeing as the benefit it could display for new starters.
How would you rate Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
How would you rate Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
4/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I have felt supported and it is a structed and well organised graduate scheme.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
4/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)?
No.
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