FSA First-Year Insight Programme Review

by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.6/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    2.2
  • The Culture
    1.5

    The Role

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

    • A good insight into financial regulation and overview of the different working divisions

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

    • Extremely friendly environment with a flat hierarchy between all staff

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

    • Very supportive programme, with plenty of time for questions all day long

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

    • The day consisted of a busy planned schedule for the 3 days, so we were always involved in something.

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

    • What you would expect from an insight programme, so no responsibility but instead, worked with case studies

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Some interesting insight into risk financial modeling; practice with presentation and teamwork skills; furthered my interest in finance

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly and warm atmosphere

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Extremely organised, a planned schedule from when we woke up until we got back to the hotel

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Plenty of presentations focused on the FSA itself, a few challenging exercises but overall little place for personal skills

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 0/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I am very interested in working for the FSA and it could serve as a useful springboard into the financial services industry

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very friendly interns, got along with everyone

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

    • A normal amount you'd expect for living in London and staying at a 3 star hotel

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Didn't go out but it is great

    0/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Aside from the insight programme, the staff have a gym as well as certain organised sports activities

    0/5
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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Banking

London

April 2012

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