Structured finance, IB Risk Review

by J.P. Morgan

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • My internship had a good variety of work my team in structured finance IB Risk and for my group case study, which was a study where I learnt so much. I also enjoyed the company of all the workers at J.P Morgan.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Yes massively. The work I was doing was of importance for my team and many of them had been on the same internship in the past so they treated me very well.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • I was given regular feedback and all my questions were answered.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I was very busy at times and this was mostly due to working on my case study after working for my desk.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given my own tasks and projects where it was important that I took full responsibility for them. However, I was given help when I needed it.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • As long as I stay in investment banking, which I plan to, the skills I learnt will be very useful.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • I really enjoyed my desk as the people on my team were great. Although working very hard, they knew when to have a laugh.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Perfect mixture of work for desk, case study and training.

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Workers gave up a lot of time to assist and train all the interns there.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I got the job.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We all got on very well but were also very busy.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Being in canary wharf, it was expensive. However, jp Morgan hosted a few free nights, which were greatly appreciated!

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Due to being so busy, I couldn't go out much. However, it's London so there is plenty of nightlife.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There was a cricket team and a squash league. I'm sure there was more as well.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2012

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