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Graduate Associate Review
at Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Graduate Scheme
Business Operations, Government, Insurance and Risk Management, Project Management
London
Review Submitted: December 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 the Role
5/5
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Experience & Company Culture
5/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)?
The graduate programme has been fantastic so far, developing a range of soft and technical skills while equipping me with a deep and broad understanding of UK financial services. By the time I roll off the scheme, I will have gained working exposure to numerous FCA divisions across retail and wholesale markets. I am also being funded to complete a L6 qualification alongside my work, with generous study leave provided.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
External engagement, financial analysis, risk analysis, project management, document drafting and numerous other skills. My work has evolved constantly throughout my time on the scheme.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
Throughout my graduate scheme, I have been given work that is clearly impactful on the organisation, UK firms and the wider market.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
For a graduate in this economy, I think I am paid excellently.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
I feel very confident in my employability going forwards, I have been given a broad range of experiences and opportunities to upskill.
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
Excellent, through both my L6 qualification in financial regulation + compliance and the skills acquired in-role across my 3 rotations throughout the scheme.
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
The support received is typically outstanding.
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
amazing work life balance.
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
Very friendly and supportive culture, welcoming of a variety of personalities and perspectives.
How would you rate Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
This is always a top priority of the organisation.
How would you rate Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5
Volunteering opportunities are regularly promoted and taken up.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great place to work, regardless of your background or skillset.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)?
Understand the key challenges facing the future of UK financial regulation in the next few years.
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