Analyst Review

by Lloyds Banking Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.4/10

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

I am a relationship manager for SME customers. Day to day, I renew loans, solve customer issues, and overview clients to ensure they recieve any financial help they need

9/10

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

I have learned about commercial banking on a LC and SME scale, conducted financial model reviews, renewed loan, worked closely with credit functions, developed my technical and interpersonal skills

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy the programme, it fits well with my BAU role and compliments the job. However, the apprenticeship is very demanding alongside a fulltime job

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It's well organized and structured, by as previously mentioned it is extremely demanding alongside a full time job

8/10

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

My employer full supports the apprenticeship, ensuring I have the required time off and can get involved in what I need to for the apprenticeship

9/10

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

My talent coach and lecturer both support me, and answer any questions I have

8/10

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

The qualification aligns with my role very well, and compliments my BAU job.

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, but due to COVID I haven't attended any

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Lloyds Banking Group to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The business supports development, which is key when starting a career

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Lloyds Banking Group?

Be yourself, and be comfortable asking for help.