Internship Review at Deutsche Bank

The Role

Role Description

I worked on the interest rate swaps trading desk for emerging markets. My daily routine was to gather information for the traders on the markets. Further, I was given my own models to trade with to become more in touch with the markets, and would shadow the traders to learn more.

1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I had a fantastic experience during the internship. Deutsche does an excellent job finding which desk would be the best fit for an internship, and therefore one immediately has an intellectual interest in the projects every day.

2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I thought that everyone was incredibly friendly. Not only were those on the desk very helpful, but anyone within the bank was excited to meet with me if I sent them an email.

3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The internship at DB has an incredible network of support. We have a buddy system as well as a mentor system. Beyond that HR is very in touch on a day to day basis.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I was always busy, but all the projects I was given were genuinely important and very interesting.

5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

By the end of the internship you feel like you are part of the team. What is really cool is that by the end of the summer, you are giving a presentation in front of MDs with your own ideas coming from the desk.

6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

I have not had the chance to graduate yet, but the skills I learned at DB are important for life. After this internship, I felt so much more in touch with the markets, and perhaps more importantly, how the world actually works.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I thought the atmosphere in the office was obviously very serious, as it is in any investment bank. However, even when times were the most tense, I still felt that I was able to go up to anyone on my team and get the support or help I need from any project.

8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The internship is incredibly well set up. I felt that I had a full network of support through the buddy system and HR. Further, HR did a fantastic job setting up networking sections with different parts of the bank as well as fascinating lectures.

9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

DB invests an incredible amount in its interns. We had a great pre-training program where I really felt that I was hitting the ground running. After this, we had various info sessions and options to attend lectures to learn more on any given sector.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

• Company Car
• International Travel

11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

DB rewards talent, so If you work hard and are talented you will be promoted and have responsibility very quickly within the company. This is not the environment where every MD has grey hair.

Other Information

12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

We had a great social scene. I thought that DB does a great job of organizing events for its interns. By the second week, all the interns were going out in the city together.

13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 3/10

London is not a cheap city!

14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

★★★★★★★★★★

Rated 10/10

The nightlife in London is awesome. I had some of the best weekends of my college career in London during the internship.

15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Yes. If one demonstrates a clear interest in an outside activity, then I believe it is very easy to become involved.

Review 96/102 for Deutsche Bank

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