Rating

7.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I work in business controls so look to mitigate risk to the business. Currently, i am an extra resource so my work is varied e.g. spreedsheets/ creating a sharepoint/ doing write ups on scams and regulation to be aware of

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Excel, communication and public speaking skills have improved

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy the working part of it. I don't enjoy the off the job hours writing part

    8/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Very well organised. I know what to expect e.g. 4 different placements and how my overall grade is formed

    10/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Plenty, we have lots of webinars and catchup sessions if we need anything and also a buddy from the year above to help us

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • Quite a bit but could be more ie calls aren't very frequent

    6/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • Not really very much- it just harms it if anything as it is extra hassle

    4/10

  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
  • There is a couple groups like climate change or chinese community but not really much else which is a bit disappointing and could deffo be improved on

    2/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend HSBC to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Excellent employer with great perks and a good culture there where I have made to feel welcome


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to HSBC?
  • Knowing the business and what it does inside out will impress them and having good knowledge of current affairs


Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Finance

Leeds

April 2025


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