graduate analyst Review

by HSBC

Rating

8.5/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Assisting business decision making by supplying data-driven insights and solutions. Communicating projects with stakeholders of varied seniority.

9/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Data analytics, communication, time management. Picked up SAS & Python

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I like it and would recommend to other graduates, except Kaplan's apprenticeship. People from Kaplan are all very nice, it's just the apprenticeship not being a proper fit for personal development and the fact we were not provided with alternative before signed up for it.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very organized and well designed for a graduate to understand how a bank would function. Especially good to develop network within the bank and picking up skills along the way.

10/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

As a graduate I appreciate help from both the emerging talent team and functional team throughout four placements. Colleagues and line managers really care you as a person and ensure I could achieve my best.

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

I feel very supported from my talent coach

10/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

I think this qualification, unfortunately, is a drag of time rather than something substantially contributing for my personal development.

1/10

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.)

Training, social, choir

10/10

9a. Would you recommend HSBC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It cares individual as a person and really tries to enable people to perform the best; opportunities available internationally; could develop rounded understanding of a bank and the system

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to HSBC?

Be yourself and give it your best, don't think too much about what you don't know, ask and do something.