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Level 6Degree apprenticeship · BSc/BA

Financial services professional

Working with companies or individuals to plan for their financial futures.

Typical duration
3y 6m
Training funded
up to £18,000
Route
Legal, finance and accounting
Standard ref
ST0472
Where this apprenticeship leads
Financial Services Consultancy DirectorAI exposure 30% · Moderate
Starting out
£40,000 - £50,000
Experienced
£70,000 - £90,000
Senior
£120,000+
Full career profile - salary progression, top employers, AI outlook →

Role overview

A Financial Services Professional apprenticeship is a degree-level programme for individuals working towards a specialist role in areas such as financial planning, investment management, corporate finance, or risk. You will develop advanced technical knowledge of financial markets and regulation alongside the professional skills needed to advise clients or manage complex financial operations. This standard leads to chartered or specialist professional status in financial services.

Careers this apprenticeship leads to

Salary progression, top employers and day-to-day reality for the roles this standard prepares you for.

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