Investment Analyst Review

by M&G

Rating

7.4/10

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

Building analytical models in excel, shadowing the fund manager and looking at bond issues.

7/10

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

Developed technical knowledge on the financial markets, specifically about fixed income instruments and money market instruments.

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I am enjoying the programme and the aspect of rotating through different business areas.

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is fairly organised.

7/10

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

I received a good amount of support from my employer.

9/10

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

I receive a good amount of support.

9/10

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

I feel that the exams involved (IMC and CFA) are relevant and help me better perform my role. However, the apprenticeship tasks I feel are less relevant and helpful.

5/10

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 are extra curricular activities.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend M&G to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Very good work life balance and very friendly people to work with.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to M&G?

N/A.