Client Money Clerical Associate Review

My job role involves handling the Client Money segregation as set out by the FCA regulations. This involves reaching out to many different Lines of Business to collate their requirements. This ensures that Client Money and Assets would be untouched in an insolvency.

I believe I have learnt a lot of new skills from my time here, my excel skills have improved exponentially and I am now comfortable creating and using Macros. We have many different training courses available to us at work which I am utilising to expand my knowledge of both the bank and the services it provides.

I very much enjoy the programme, whether it is with the other apprentices or with my team, I always feel welcome and supported. This has exceeded my expectations as I expected it to be harder to gain trust and respect.

I feel very much valued by JP Morgan, there are so many different opportunities for us to show ourselves and be known around the campus, the exposure is brilliant.

I think the programme is perfectly structured. I feel we really benefit from the study day with our training provider as it really helps us to organise our time more efficiently. Each individual organises their own meetings with their managers, so there isn't a forced feel to the feedback you receive.

Our training provider, BPP, are excellent in my eyes. They operate in so many different ways from our online lectures where the lecturers are always insightful and ready to answer any questions to in-person visits closer to exam times which allow us to prepare effectively for our tests. The email helpline is a massive help too as it means you are not waiting until the next session to answer any questions you may come across whilst reading over notes.

My team have consistently delivered very high levels of support to me from the day I first moved here which really helped me to settle in and this hasn't changed nearly a year later. We have a wide network for support including the heads of our apprenticeship who are always more than happy to help.

Our salary is one of the highest in the country for an apprenticeship however I feel this is justified due to living costs in and and around the area. With the surrounding areas being a holiday hotspot, rent is quite high which has caused a few issues for me after having to relocate.

There are countless opportunities outside of work to suit almost any interest. The firm really take a key interest in work-life balance so they have ensured that there are many different outlets for employees to choose from. Personally, I play for the football team and it's also been a great way to network; a key component of working in the firm.

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There are countless opportunities within the firm so it is obvious to believe that most people could find a good career for themselves. The firm really seems to believe in it's employees and the path to progression is clearly there with hard work.

It always helps to have done some research on the bank, and not just history etc, look at recent trades that they have facilitated. It may also help to have a rough idea of the career path you'd like in your head. When it comes to the interview stages the most important factor is to show off your unique attributes, which everybody has, whilst mantaining your professionalism.