Associate Review

by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • The internship was stimulating and increasingly testing. This is something that is brilliant about the FCA, the fact that you have the opportunity to learn so much and you are given real responsibility.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • My colleagues treated me as an equal throughout my time. I felt like I was an employee and not an intern.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I had one to one support every week with my line manager to discuss my progress and areas for improvement. This really helped my development.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • There is always new things to do and learn throughout the day. The work is varied and stimulating.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • My project was of utmost importance to my team with a very tight deadline. I was given an integral role and the project would not have been able to be completed without my input.

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The analysis skills I have gained will truly help me with my studies because the logical thinking and thought processes will carry me forward in everything I do.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Everyone works hard, with a relaxed and fun atmosphere.

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The work placement was brilliantly organised. I could learn about my own sector but also all the other divisions within the FCA through learning lunches and my own graduate buddy.

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • This is one aspect that truly stands out about the FCA. The FCA has some of the best training and support I've encountered.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Every intern is given the opportunity to be considered for the graduate scheme and this is dependent on your performance throughout.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Yes, we would have drinks most weeks or other events throughout Canary Wharf and London.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Socialising in London is very expensive as expected.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Canary Wharf has lots of bars, but clubs are only a few stops on the tube.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • We experienced a Community Responsibility day which was a lot of fun, helping out in the local area, playing and decorating with children aged 4-12 years.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2017

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