Change Director Review

Best described as 'programme director, I am responsible for the change and transformation activity across Wealth management and the COOs office in HSBCs UK retail bank. Essentially this involves overseeing all of the programme and project work in these two busienss areas, including everything from resourcing, financials, end-to-end delivery and busienss benefits.,

From the MBA, yes, less so from the apprentiship. The area that has been useful is leadership, with a number of lectures and modeules focused on different types of leader. However the logistics of the apprentiship are time consuming (recording CPD, extensive evidencing) and have not added to my development.

Mixed, many of the MBA modules are enjoyable, as are the appreniship related studies on leadership. As per my previous answer, the many , many hours needed to log and evidence on job learning and how learning is related to role is not particularly rewarding.

Mixed, the timetable of activity was published at the start, the modules are known and transparent. However the work associated with teh apprentiship is less clear and has been a surprise for all of the students I have spoken to. I feel that the tutors at Aston still do not fully appreciate that everyone on the Exec MBA Im studying is a mature student studying along side full time employment.

HSBC is committed to 20% away from job.

There is a good level of support, in terms of access to tutors, course director, library services etc

The modules are all relavant, to varying degrees, and the use of academic research, studies and theory is of use

Yes, a lot, various groups and guilds covering sports, religion, hobbies, and communities such as Pride

Yes

It provides a huge range of roles and opportunities, so much so that an individual could have a whole career of roles within the one firm, including working across the globe. As important HSBC is committed to its peoples wellbeing, with a range of benefits, flexible working and wide ranging support for its people.

Consider not just the role you're looking at but the future opportunities in joining a vast global firm. Its quite easy to move around within HSBC, which is a real benefit.