Investment consulting apprentice Review

by Aon

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • My role entails of: -billing our clients -moving money between accounts -working on Investments/disinvestments -quarterly reports -admin tasks -producing monthly valuation statements

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • The ability to speak with confidence and a vast improvement in my presentation skills. Also learning how to work with different kinds of people.

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • In terms of learning, I feel it was great. Fitch was great and Aon have been of great support

    9/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • It started off very structed however I feel towards the end of my programme I could've had a bit more support preparing for my end point assessment

    7/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Aon have been great helping me when I need and always checking in on my wellbeing

    9/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Fitch was great towards my Investment management certificate and there isn't more they could have done. On reflection, perhaps more of a mentor figure who I could ask technical questions to.

    9/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • Especailly unit 2 of the Investment management certificate applies quite well to my role. I understand now about teh regulation involved in the financial services industry and the thinking behind an investment.

    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 is some events that go on occasionally and is definitely improving with time. There are sports teams but there isn't much mention of them and therefore its hard to know what exactly there is out there.

    8/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Aon to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Aon is a very inclusive place and I couldn't be at a more supportive place for my career development

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

    • - You don't need to know everything after day 1 (not even after 1 year or 2 years) -Try and step out of your comfort zone

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Finance

London

May 2023

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