Financial Analyst Review

by Barclays

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.4/10

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

At the moment my role is to generate and run reports, as well as performing analysis on key income drivers within the investment bank for senior management mainly for use by the CFO.

8/10

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

Yes I have now become reasonably skilled in excel, prior to joining I had zero knowledge. I would also say I have improved my qualitative skills and have learnt how to analyse data in a more precise manner.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Could be better if there was a bigger social side to the job and chance to interact with other apprentices.

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Some aspects are very well structured whereas other aspects could do with improvement.

8/10

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

We receive quite a lot of support but more would help maybe more study time for exams because when you are busy at work and have to commute far finding the time to study can be very difficult.

7/10

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

Quite a lot we receive frequent emails from them offering help and we have quite a good virtual learning environment

7/10

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

I don't really, the work I do is much harder than what I learn at college and it is not really related.

8/10

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 many clubs and networking events

6/10

9a. Would you recommend Barclays to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I have an enjoyable time when at work. My colleagues are incredibly helpful and understand we are only apprentices so our understanding and knowledge might not be as in depth as others

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

Always be yourself and work as hard as you can everyday.