EMEA Compliance Apprentice Review

by Christie's

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

Conducting investigations on transactions. Managing the inbox and dealing with queries from the business internally. Help train departments on regulations and policies. Work alongside specialized individuals for that subject area.

10/10

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

Creating and drafting legal documents in a practical environment. Time management and meeting tight deadlines under pressure for projects that require a quick turn around. Collaborating and networking to bring new ideas to the table to help the business. Emotional intelligence in understanding how individuals work and operate.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I 100% enjoy the level 6 programme, that there is many things to do and opportunities. Either being at Christie's or in the apprenticeship side. Being able to learn on the job in a specialized subject and study brings everything together

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Alongside the day to day work, you will have a set time to complete coursework and attend workshops set by the apprenticeship. You will also complete exams that is accredited from an international organisation related to the specialized industry.

10/10

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

A lot of support, when you enter as an apprentice you are apart of a co-hort of 10 - 20 people starting out in the same position as yourself. They will give you the time and opportunities to complete studying and open you network to opportunities.

10/10

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

1-2-1 monthly catch ups. Every 3 months a review with your line manager to assess your progress and what you need to develop as an apprentice. They will give you guidance on areas of improvement and how to get better in your role.

10/10

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

My qualification is directly linked to what i do in my day to day. From this i am able to utilize my knowledge learned practically and understand why we follow certain procedures and policies.

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.)

There is always more to do, last year i was apart of the charity football event where we raised funds for our charity of the year. There is groups within Christie's who will host events around topics of conversation, in these events you will meet new people.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Christie's to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Unique compared to other businesses. That not 1 day is the same as the next. See masterpiece's of art work that may never be seen again. Colleagues are friendly, welcoming and want you to succeed.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Christie's?

Be yourself. Be open minded to embrace something different. Enthusiasm and willingness to be there and learn. Ask for feedback if it does not work out. Smile and embrace the challenges put in front of you. Don't be afraid to ask for help and guidance.