Junior Risk Analyst Review

by M&G

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.8/10

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

I am within the Operational Risk Team here at M&G more specifically in the Reporting and Framework Team. My usual day consists of running various different reports and visuals to help advise the different Business Areas when making decisions

9/10

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

I have learnt a variety of different skills since beginning my role here. Both technical skills and my softer skills such as communication, presenation and working with others.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I have really enjoyed my time working here as an apprentice. The level of support you receive is brilliant and I settled in really quickly into my role which ultimately allowed me to learn new skills a lot quicker.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I believe the structure of my programme is excellent I think it allows me to have enough time to keep up with my workload and complete my assignments at the same time

10/10

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

I receive a great level of support from both my colleagues and the organisation in general. Everyone is always offering a helping hand and offering their support.

10/10

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

My skills coach and apprenticeship leader are always their to support me and I feel comfortable to reach out at any point if there are any issues.

9/10

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

My qualification does support my work within my role in aspects but my roles sometimes doesn't match exactly what I am learning through my qualifaication.

6/10

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.)

I have joined in a few activities my team gets involved with over the past 7 months and there are plans to do more extra curricular activities in the future.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend M&G to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Great working environment, really supporting employees and an ambitious organisation.

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

Show your enthusiasm to learn and better yourself throughout the interview process. Show that you are a motivated individual and you can't wait for an opportunity to channel that energy in supporting the business to achieve its goals.