Were there any assumptions you had about the graduate programmes prior to joining, and what was the reality?
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Egzon R. asked during the live chat In the Spotlight: Our Commercial Banking, Finance, Risk & Sustainable Financial Wellbeing Graduate Schemes - Heavily Sub to Lloyds Banking Group
Category: Experience
Date asked: Monday, November 15, 2021
Last reviewed: Monday, November 15, 2021
Rhys E.
Risk Management Graduate
Hi Egzon, as I'm sure is similar for you, you expect working in a bank to be very high pressure and numerically-orientated, but it's really not stressful like you'd expect! And of course being on a grad scheme I expected to be given jobs which nobody else really wants to do, but in truth you're actually given a good level of responsibility, and well supported within your role!
Monday, November 15, 2021
Franci M.
Hi Rhys! Thank you for your answer! How would you describe Risk Management? What do you particularly enjoy in your job?
Monday, November 15, 2021
Bilal A.
Thanks Rhys for your answer.
Monday, November 15, 2021
Rhys E.
Risk Management Graduate
Hi Franci, there's lots to say about Risk Management, I hardly know where to start!! I think Risk Management is super important because it plays a central part in keeping the group and our customers safe, so it's a role I'm proud to play a part of. One area I particularly enjoy is the varied work I do, as there's so much on and we do placements across various risk types so get to learn so much, which i'm sure will be very valuable in my career.
Monday, November 15, 2021
Franci M.
Thank you very much Rhys!
Monday, November 15, 2021
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