Trainee Risk Advisory Services Review
at BDO
Graduate Scheme
Insurance and Risk Management
Edinburgh
Review Submitted: March 2026
Overall Rating
4.3 /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!
4.8/5
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Overview of the Role
4/5
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Experience & Company Culture
4/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at BDO?
Really Good, going through a professional qualification is tough but got support when I have needed so far.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Completing Internal Audits, which has different elements such as reviewing policy and procedures, completing sample testing, and communicating with clients.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
So far I haven't been given a project to complete by myself but I have been able to assist different members of the team through the whole process.
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?
5/5
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
4/5
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
4/5
How is your work-life balance?
2/5
Studying and Working at the same time is difficult, when you are not doing exams the work life balance is much better.
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
Everyone in the team is really friendly, whether that is other graduates or managers.
How would you rate BDO initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
How would you rate BDO CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BDO to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They give support throughout and the work is interesting.
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 BDO?
Make sure to research the specifics of the job, while my job title is to do with Risk Management there is more to the job than just risk management.
