Rating

9.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I'm a applications developer for the risk & finance technology department, which means my role varies day to day I could be working on fixing code vulnerabilities to helping organize projects and work with a lot of excel.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • My new skills include basic VBA and java skills. I have also improved my skills in Microsoft programs & use of many other applications, and I have improved my communication and planning skills.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I really enjoy the program it provides lots of opportunities to further my career and every day is different meaning that its never boring. It also gives loads of opportunities to help others such as assisting in events for local school students

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by J.P. Morgan?
  • Very valued, everyone is always willing to help you when you have problems and also there are many opportunities to help you develop your future career provide by the schools team.

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Its well structured with organized study days to allow us to maintain a good balance with our exam preparation and work life and the lectures provide enough information so that we can learn on our own when we are given time.

    10/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • We receive lots of support from our trading provider including face to face revision sessions which give us an opportunity to ask the training provider to explain anything we weren't quite sure about on the lectures. They also provide us with multiple email addresses so that we can contact them if we are ever in need of help.

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • My manger and extended team are always there to help and provide support when I need it giving me time to revise when leading up to exams and providing help when they can. The schools team provide loads of activities to develop ourselves as well including workshops and helping out at events.

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • The salary can cover the costs of living with almost ease and the company provides lots of support and packages to make things that you may not necessarily need a little bit more affordable

    9/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There are a vast array of Business resource Groups and sports teams that you can join. allowing you to interact with people in the company who may be outside your daily LOB. which not only improves social aspects but also can help to further a career.

    10/10

  • 9. Would you recommend J.P. Morgan to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Its a great place to work and is an opportunity of a life time, just the diversity of the work and staff is satisfying. no day is the same and you can be talking to people all over the world.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to J.P. Morgan?
  • Make sure you do research into the company so you can be prepared for any questions asked, dress smartly and be yourself. Character plays a big part in any hiring process because it shows that you can work in a team and having a unique outlook on live allows you to approach projects and ideas in different ways.


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Finance

South West

April 2016


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