FSA Enforcement Division
Posted 4 January 2012 - 4:07pm by Seir
Does anyone have any hints or tips regarding how to approach the case study and/or competency based questions. Thanks.
Financial Services Authority: Punit
Punit
Role: Management Accountant, Finance
I’ve been at the FSA for 2 years on the Management Accountant programme. I joined as I thought it would be a place with great opportunities, and they had sponsored study as part of the scheme.
In my role I deal with the whole of Operational Services. I reconcile accounts, deal with ad hoc queries and analyse budgets – presenting my findings to the Head of Department at the end of every month. It’s quite challenging, having to understand the remit of the department, as well as getting to grips with all the suppliers and contracts that they have, but it’s definitely rewarding.
The programme is really well organised and the culture’s fast-paced but supportive. It feels as if everyone’s there to help you learn and get the most out of your time at the FSA. It also helps that the salary and annual leave are competitive, and, as long as you get your work done, they’re quite flexible with how you manage your time.
Read more profiles and find out more about our graduate programmes on the FSA Graduate Careers website.
Financial Services Authority: Nick
Nick
Role: Assistant Private Secretary to the Financial Secretary to the Treasury
University Attended: University of London
In 2008, I was at the University of London’s City Course. The FSA’s presentation was, by far, the most enticing. I signed up and have now been here for over two years.
My first rotation was in the Markets Division, followed by a year supervising the Nationwide building society. I’m currently on secondment to HM Treasury as one of three private secretaries (APS) to Mark Hoban, MP. My day includes briefing the minister on key issues surrounding EU directives, asset management, insurance, banking, mutuals and markets. As part of this I accompany him to UK and overseas meetings – ensuring he arrives on time – and also look after ministerial correspondence. It’s been a steep learning curve but great experience. It’s developed my time and project management skills, as well as allowing me the opportunity to sit in on ministers’ meetings – giving me real insight into the political implications of financial decisions.
The advantage of working for the FSA is the sheer breadth of experience. In only two years I’ve spoken at an international Regulatory seminar twice, negotiated on behalf of the UK at short selling working groups with European regulators and, as well as my work for the Treasury, I’ve seen research that I’ve carried out convince the European Commission to change its policy on pan-European disclosure. Add to that all the training you get and the genuinely open working environment and you have a scheme that gives you every chance for success.
Read more profiles and find out more about our graduate programmes on the.
Financial Services Authority: Anji
Anji
Role: Associate, Banking Specialists Team
I have been with the FSA for about a year and my current role is as a second-year graduate within the Banking Specialists Team. I wanted to work at the FSA as it was the only place where I could see myself getting a really rounded perspective of the financial industry, and having the opportunity to influence it.
As a Banking Specialist, I carry out peer group, business model and quantitative analysis, as well as stress testing. I also support the supervision and monitoring of key trends and risks within the banking sector and I will be looking at the impact of the report on the industry and specific firms. What’s great is that there is no typical day. As a graduate you’re working on lots of different projects simultaneously, with people from all over the organisation. And because the graduate programme is rotation based, throughout your time you can really get a feel for the industry as a whole, as well as the specific sector you’re working on.
The training you receive is excellent. It not only prepares you for the work you’ll be given, it’s also a great opportunity to get to know the other graduates and start to form the networks that are going to support you throughout your time here. If nothing else, you’ll definitely need it to understand the acronyms and jargon for your first projects!
I would thoroughly recommend the scheme to anyone who wanted to learn about the financial industry simply because the FSA can give you insight into so many sectors. I also think that the sponsored study and opportunity for secondment are big plus points for anyone who wants to build a career.
Read more profiles and find out more about our graduate programmes on the FSA Graduate Careers website.
FSA Graduate Development Programme
Posted 19 April 2011 - 10:43pm by Vidic-the-king
When I applied for the grad scheme I know I would have liked some help so I thought i'd write a little piece giving a high level view for applicants. Anyone who wants a bit more info can message me direct and i'll try and to tailor something specific for you. Makes the whole ordeal a bit more manageable.
About the FSA
The FSA is at the front line of the UK's financial services industry, covering everything from stockmarkets to small insurance broker firms. It is a quasi-government body which means it is run to a parlimentary act, the Financial Services and Market Act of 2000.
FSA telephone Interview, anyone with Experience?
Posted 27 January 2011 - 6:04am by bloodline
Does anyone have experience regarding FSA telephone interviews? I have one scheduled for next week and would appreciate any form of advise on how to be best prepared. Anyone with likely questions should also advise on what i might expect to face.
Thanks very much for reading till this point, now, let's hear from you!
FSA telephone Interview, anyone with Experience?
Posted 26 January 2011 - 6:56pm by bloodline
Does anyone have experience regarding FSA telephone interviews? I have one scheduled for next week and would appreciate any form of advise on how to be best prepared. Anyone with likely questions should also advise on what i might expect to face.
Thanks very much for reading till this point, now, let's hear from you!
applying to the FSA
Posted 19 August 2010 - 11:30am by Blackbird_93
Hi,
I've been thinking about applying to the FSA this September. Do you have any advice?
FSA telephone interview
Posted 6 August 2010 - 3:43pm by RoBune
Hello,
Got a telephone interview with the soon disbanded regulators coming on monday. Heres a list of competencies they want to ask me about:
http://www.fsagraduates.com/files/FSA%20Graduate%20Capabilities%2020071009.pdf
Should last about 30mins. Just want peoples general opinions on these, what do they want to hear? Im pretty certain I can give examples that demonstrate all of them but would like to know in what way I should gear them.
Grateful to any advice here,
thanks.
