Applied AI & Workflow Automation Apprentice

Design and build automation workflows to streamline internal business processes. Integrate AI systems and LLMs into research and operational tasks. Develop structured prompt frameworks for specific financial and business tasks. Work with financial data APIs (such as Bloomberg) to create efficient data pipelines. Create simple user interfaces (GUIs) or internal dashboards using the Microsoft ecosystem. Collaborate with investment and sales teams to identify operational challenges and design solutions. Test and refine automation tools to ensure they are reliable for daily use by the firm. Manipulate and classify large datasets using specialized data wrangling tools. Apply Generative AI to create and validate data visualizations for stakeholders. Document evolving systems and workflows to maintain clear internal records.

Training:

The training follows the Data & AI Solutions Analyst Level 4 standard, delivered over 20 months by Pareto.

Location: Training is a blend of classroom-based learning (face-to-face or virtual), digital e-learning, and on-the-job experience at the office in London.

Structure: You will attend structured training sessions and engage in monthly coaching and mentoring sessions with a dedicated Skills Coach to review your progress.

Curriculum: The programme covers 12 core modules, including The Data Lifecycle in the Age of AI, Prompt Engineering, and Visualising Data with Generative AI.

Certification: You will be supported to achieve the CompTIA Data+ professional certification as part of your journey.

End-Point Assessment: The final 2 months are dedicated to the Apprenticeship Gateway, where you will complete a work-based project and a professional discussion to finalise your qualification.

Training Outcome:

The career progression for this role is designed to develop a specialist at the intersection of technology, AI, and financial markets.

Employer Description:

Our client is a London-based investment firm specialising in credit markets. Their team combines deep investment expertise with a highly analytical approach to research, portfolio management, and investor engagement.

As part of their continued development, our client is investing in AI-driven workflows, automation, and intelligent data tools to improve how their teams operate. They are building systems that integrate AI, financial data, and internal processes to make research and decision-making more efficient. As an apprentice, you will work in a professional, fast-paced environment, collaborating directly with their investment and sales teams to build practical, real-world solutions.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 6:00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative