Investment Analyst Review

by M&G

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:

    • Building analytical models in excel, shadowing the fund manager and looking at bond issues.

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Developed technical knowledge on the financial markets, specifically about fixed income instruments and money market instruments.

    7/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I am enjoying the programme and the aspect of rotating through different business areas.

    7/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • The programme is fairly organised.

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

    • I received a good amount of support from my employer.

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

    • I receive a good amount of support.

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

    • I feel that the exams involved (IMC and CFA) are relevant and help me better perform my role. However, the apprenticeship tasks I feel are less relevant and helpful.

    5/10
  • 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 extra curricular activities.

    8/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend M&G to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Very good work life balance and very friendly people to work with.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to M&G?

    • N/A.

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Finance

London

May 2023

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