Data analyst Review

by FCA

Rating

10/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I am working in the Financial conduct Authority as a data analyst apprentice. My role is to collect, organise and study data to provide business insight. A typical day involved managing, cleansing, abstracting, and aggregating data, and conducting a range of analytical studies on that data. I work across a variety of projects, providing technical data solutions to a range of stakeholders/customers’ requests. I document and report the results of data analysis. I am trying to build a good understanding of data structures, database systems and procedures and the range of analytical tools used to undertake a range of different types of analyses.

    10/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have develop the following soft skills: • Critical Thinking • Problem-Solving skills • Communication skills • Project Management • Decision making Plus some technical skills

    10/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I really enjoy this programme. I have fit very well with my team and I love the job I do. Also the organisation is fantastic. I learn every day something new and I feel I have develop a lot new skill which will help me to get after my programme a job.

    10/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Every Thursday is my study day and I do not do anything else apart from my study, and watching some live tutorials. I have often meetings with my Mentor to discuss my development, and I have meetings with my tutor. Every unit we learn after test our skills with assessments and we have a time table to help us organise our time.

    10/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • My manager has often meetings with me and he plans after which project I have to work and how he can help me to develop extra skills. Also my colleagues share all their knowledge to help me learn faster.

    10/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • I have every Friday meeting if I struggle with something they explain and help me to move on with my assessments and project I am working on.

    10/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • A lot. Everything I learn with the college is all skills my colleagues use everyday to solve problems.

    10/10
  • 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.)

    • 10/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend FCA to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Because is a nice place to work with a very good culture and values. Also you learn a lot of things and your job is very interesting.

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

    • Learn for the organisation and be honest .

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Finance

London

May 2022

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