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First Derivatives PLC

Get the Inside Buzz on First Derivatives

8.3 / 10 Overall Satisfaction

(based on 6 ratings in 2018)

"Busy, lively and friendly."

Pros:

The graduate salary and benefits package is very generous.
Work given to graduates is both challenging and innovative.
Colleagues and managers are supportive when it comes to graduate development.
Expenses can be claimed for many things, which graduates find very helpful.

Cons:

The hours are considered to be pretty long by some graduates.
Graduates may not have much control over the location they end up in.
Some facilities and systems could be improved.
The method of claiming expenses can be tricky.

Culture

9.2 / 10

Offices & Dress

6.2 / 10

Hours

8.0 / 10

Salary

8.5 / 10

Green Initiatives

7.2 / 10

Relations with Management

8.5 / 10

Diversity

9.2 / 10

Career Prospects

7.8 / 10

Satisfaction with Work

7.8 / 10

Training

8.0 / 10

What insiders say about...

Interview: Tips & Advice

"Before the interview, read up about recent news on the company, research financial..."

Culture

"The company culture is great. There are large groups of staff in all major cities..."

Offices & Dress

"The head office could be more developedas it can occasioanlly get overcrowded. It..."

Hours

"The working day is nine hours (including an hour for lunch) but there is flexibility..."

Salary

"I am on an expense package, meaning my accommodation, food and bills are taken care..."

Perks

"The expense package is great and having accommodation provided means much less hassle..."

Interview Process

"There was an interview day in the office involving two one-on-one interviews, a group..."

Interview Questions

"I was asked a lot of questions about myself and my understanding of FD."

Green Initiatives

"There's lots of emphasis on recycling here."

Relations with Management

"Managers are very accessible within FD. Even high level management staff can be contacted..."

Diversity

"All people are treated equally and are judged based on their ability to perform as..."

Career Prospects

"Promotions are awarded via a combination of a merit and having the right support..."

CSR

"The fact that the company commit to recruiting, retaining and basing local talent..."

Satisfaction with Work

"I am working within the property department and am constantly busy and enjoying the..."

Pluses

"Getting a good expenses and accommodation package."

Minuses

"The method of claiming expenses means having to keep every receipt, which can be..."

Fun Facts

"We have an Xbox in the head office."

In a few words

"Constantly evolving and adapting to a constantly changing market place."

Why your company?

"The fact that it was a local employer with a great reputation."

Training

"The capital markets training programme has introduced me to both finance and technology...."

One Small Change

"Improve the HQ conditions or consider ending the working day at 5:00 pm or 5:30 ..."

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