Analyst (Apprentice) at J.P. Morgan Review

by J.P. Morgan

Rating

8/10

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

I work in a team which deals with efficency changes within the bank as well as client onboarding and fund services for the accounting that accompanies the bank's cusotdy business. For the efficiency changes, my team implement new procedures across the regions of fund accounting and setup platforms where these changes are centralised. As part of the fund services role, I setup/exit accounts as well as perform restructures when clients want to move their assets between accounts. Also, when a new client starts business with the firm, I am involved in onboarding them from a fund accounting perspective.

8/10

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

Yes. Learn't new business specific skills. Have developed my ability to speak publicly, deal with issues and communicate with others.

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I love it. It was definitely the best route for me in terms of starting a career.

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by J.P. Morgan?

I do feel valued, especially by my team and manager.

8/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is very well structured/organised and the support for the apprentices is immense. I definitely do not feel worried about any aspect of my job as there is always help available.

10/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

A good amount. They promptly respond to emails however some of the tasks they ask us to complete are unclear and I do struggle to see the relavance/importance of some of the parts of the apprenticeship qualification.

8/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I get a lot of support from my employer.

8/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

I can live reasobably comfortably on my salary for where I am located. It allows me to live almost completely independently. My parents have to help me to pay for my car insurance which I need to get to work and my salary would not cover this.

7/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Yes. There are lots of committees/sports teams and charity events etc.

6/10

9. Would you recommend J.P. Morgan to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I would definitely recommend JP Morgan because I am thoroughly enjoying my apprenticeship and think it is a very good route into the the career path that I am looking for.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to J.P. Morgan?

Keep an open mind, as you never know what job you might like to do until you are doing it. So do not limit your options in terms of job role. Make the most out of every opportunity you are given and learn from your mistakes!