My role in the EU Strategy and Engagement team involved monitoring EU authorities attending online speaker events and European Parliament hearings doing research for briefings for senior leadership speeches assessing EU jurisdictions for their regulati
As an associate in the Authorisations department I was involved in the registration of firms Specifically I helped with the processing of applications from crypto firms under 5MLD In an effort to make the FCA more efficient certain tasks that used
My role involved looking at firm portfolios and business models Completing my own supervision cases Writing note for records for various FCA internal and external meetings
The insight was split into 2 days The first day involved learning about the various divisions within the Financial Conduct Authority through presentations given by employees For example talks from FCA employees within the Wholesale Enforcement and Mark
The spring insight involved 3 days which consisted of 1 day to learn more about the FCA an assessment centre and some employability sessions at the end
Talks from senior colleagues and graduates Assessment workshops Assessment centre
Learning about the FCA and its role in the Financial Services with welcomes from senior members of the team We then learned about different stages of the Assessment Centre and how to do well in it before the Assessment Centre was held on the second day
The spring internship overall was a very insightful experience full of useful information about the regulator panels with carefully selected employees in both senior and junior positions and personal development sessions We were able to take part in a
Listening to a panel of black women talking about their experiences whilst working in the FCA and within the financial services industry Different talks about interviews CVs and cover letters Able to attend an assessment centre as well and was given f
Sessions included Employability workshops Personal Branding workshops Graduate panel assessment center
Day 1 An introduction to the FCA and a chance to speak to other employees at the FCA At the end of the day we were given a breakdown of how the assessment centre will be done Day 2 Assessment centre a written assignment an interview and a brief
The first day included networking with different black women in the FCA and also sessions on how to succeed at the assessment centre stage The second day included an assessment centre which could possibly lead to an internship for next summer The third
First day was a welcoming and introduction day and prep for the assessment centre on day 2 Second day was the assessment centre that lasted for 4 hours it included a written assessment interview and presentation Third and final day was rounding up
Personal development sessions and speaker panels
The experience was comprised of various talks presentations and open discussions Topics included careers within the FCA Interview tips CV workshops and many more The experience also included an Assessment Centre where successful candidates would be o
The programme was very insightful and it was refreshing to see employees and fellow students who look like me The first day involved understanding more about the assessment centre and how to prepare with employees providing useful tips The day also had
Received a range of different perspectives from people within the workforce on their lifestyle working divisions and their journey Also received help and information to prepare for interviews for the assessment centre
The first and last days were both extremely educational and insightful We asked questions and received invaluable information from an array of graduates to more senior employees at the FCA This ranged from interview experience and tips to life lessons
The programme is structured over the 3 days like this day one you get to learn from and speak with members of organisations The activities are mostly focused on building a solid understanding of what the companies values and objectives are day 2 i
Gained indepth information on the role of the FCA in regulating the financial markets and promoting competition between businesses Given the opportunity to speak to current employees ranging from executive associate and graduate level about their exper
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