Technical Analyst Review

by Barclays

Rating

7.9/10

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

Analysing data and using it to create doughnut charts and graphs that are used in CIO decks that I also create and populate with slides from multiple sources.

8/10

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

Gotten better at excel over the year, developed the skill of making a power point presentation more appealing on the eye and making the content flow better.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Friendly talent coaches, the multiverse experience was pleasant. Helped meet goals, helped with tasks when struggling. The Barclays side of the apprenticeship is quite distant. Not told when we have tasks straight away.

6/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Same as above. Multiverse side is structured, calls every few weeks with lessons on PowerPoint and Excel. Assignments to complete after each lesson that allows us to use the new things we've learnt. Barclays apprenticeship coaches minimal involvement.

6/10

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

Always supported by my line manager and other members of my team when struggling with tasks given to me. Easy to ask for support as well as they are very happy to assist.

10/10

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

Lots of support was provided by multiverse coaches up until the EPA. I had my EPA then they started putting in calls to support with EPA prep so was a bit disappointed in that regard. Not much support on Barclays apprenticeship coaches. Given objectives to complete and left to complete them without assistance.

7/10

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

Gave me the skills to be better at excel which I use in my every day role so greatly helped my performance.

9/10

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.)

Yes. Lots to get involved with each week. Not well shared though so have to remember to actually check what events are on.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Barclays to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Colleagues are friendly, work is interesting most of the time, lots of after work things/during work things to get involved with. Hybrid environment is a plus when you live far away.

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

Talk to people, that way if you're struggling with something you may know someone that could help you after your networking. Ask for help as soon as you feel you need it, my colleagues are more than happy to assist me with work should I need it so better to ask earlier than ask late and the work get completed later.