Debt Finance Specialist Risk Unit (Analyst) Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • I had a fantastic time during my 8 weeks at Barclays Corporate. The work I was given was both challenging and rewarding; and the people I met made the experience incredible.

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

    • My colleagues trusted me and made me feel very welcome. They asked me to do important work which made me feel very valued.

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

    • Whenever I needed help my manager was always on hand and would take time out of his busy schedule to help me in any way.

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

    • I felt very busy but I was still able to take an hour for lunch a day and complete my work. Whilst at my desk I was busy but in a good way. It made the day pass faster and gave me a sense of accomplishment when tasks were complete

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I felt like I was given a lot of responsibility with the tasks I had to complete. The only way I could have had more was through client interaction which is something I would have liked; but at the same time I understand tha I was only an intern and client relationships are very important and sensitive.

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

    • A perfect example is a presentation that I completed today in which I used the Barclays framework.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It took a few weeks for me to settle in with the office private jokes but once I did I found the atmosphere to be very fun and pleasant. However as work load increased people would get stressed and the atmosphere would be quite tense.

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

    • It was organised extremely well. My only criticism is the "mid-internship" social wasn't at the midway stage; but more like the 3/4 through.

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

    • They provided masterclasses almost every week as well as training at the start of the internship to provide me with the skills I needed.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • They offered me a graduate position to which I accepted.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The group I was placed in all got on very well and we would do something after work and on the weekends.

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

    • As I come from a small town in Wales, I found London to be very expensive.

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

    • I had an amazing time whenever I went on nights out during my time in London.

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

    • I got involved with football, darts and pool which were all outside of work and really enjoyed them.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Commercial Banking, Banking, Financial Management

London

November 2013

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