Finance Analyst Review

by M&G

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.2/10

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

I analyse monthly AuM differences. Update reports and respond to ad hoc tasks on a daily basis. I also help with quarterly reporting across my wider team.

7/10

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

Learning how to use Excel efficiently. Presentation skills etc

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The work can be repetitive but my team makes up for it as they are very welcoming and helpful. They always remind me about how I can go to them for help or advice

6/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very organised but problems can arise a few times.

8/10

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

Support couldn't be better

10/10

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

We have quarterly calls but I wouldn't call it "support" more like check ins

6/10

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

My qualification has little to no relevance to the work I do.

2/10

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.)

Sometimes there are networking events

3/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

Will do more good than bad. Everyone can benefit from working in M&G in some way.

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

Dont expect the work to be exactly like the description, it is very open.