Graduate Business Analyst Review
at BAE Systems
Graduate Job
Management Consulting
London
Review Submitted: May 2026
Overall Rating
4.9 /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!
5/5
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Overview of the Role
4.8/5
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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 BAE Systems?
It's an excellent place to work. They provide great support and the opportunities, as well as projects that are interesting and have a real world impact.
The work life balance is great too.
The work life balance is great too.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Business Analyst - Requirements writing, stakeholder management, design, acceptance criteria writing and testing.
I enjoy the people side of the role, as well as learning about the client domain and operational sticking points.
I enjoy the people side of the role, as well as learning about the client domain and operational sticking points.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
I work in an excellent team, working on an impactful project.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
I am more than happy with the pay as well as the structured pay uplifts on the Graduate scheme.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
The training and upskilling is readily available, and they personal effectiveness modules are also very beneficial.
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
Learning a lot and get given the opportunity to explore things further.
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
Very good.
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
Very good.
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
Good culture, filled with good, vetted people.
How would you rate BAE Systems initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
I work in a very diverse team.
How would you rate BAE Systems CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
4/5
Pretty good. This is always an area that can be improved.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's a great place to work with good people. And most importantly, the work we do actually has a positive impact to society.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
Exceeded my expectations
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Make sure you know and understand the company and what we do. Learn about the products we produce and actually show a genuine interest in them.
