Sustainability Business Analyst Review

by M&G

Rating

8.1/10

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

My main responsibilities include supporting the ESG&R team with the delivery of wider company ESG priorities and helping to enhance our existing processes to have consideration of ESG

9/10

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

I have particularly worked on my stakeholder management and presentation skills due to the involvement of different projects requiring the engagement with stakeholders across the firm.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I have thorough enjoyed my experience with the programme. Being able to interact with different stakeholders across the business and also interact with my other peers has helped me to create and maintain meaningful relationships and learn a lot.

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My placement and responsibilities has been well set out. Though support from the training provider could be better improved and consistent.

6/10

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

I feel sufficiently well supported by my employer. There are a range of groups, resources and individuals I can reach out to or use. In particular. I have also received a senior mentor from within the businessto help guide my career development

10/10

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

Some support is given through the online learning platform but most resources are shared online. In terms of IT support, this could be improved.

6/10

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

My qualification mostly helps me to perform better in my role in terms of the research and analyst side.

7/10

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.)

I am currently involved in one of the employee networks called the Embrace. It has been an amazing opportunities to help promote diversity and equity across the firms and increase awareness on culture.

10/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

M&G has a great and well established culture and pretty clear priorities.

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

Try and understand if you would suit M&G's culture and have clear knowledge on M&G's group priorities.