Spring Insight Intern Review

by Rothschild & Co

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.6/5
  • About You
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.8
  • Everything Else
    4.4

    About You

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • Very much so. Really good atmosphere throughout the week, whilst also learning a lot of useful information about M&A, DCM, ECM and Rothschild's history and structure. Worked on a simulation pitch throughout the week in teams, which we presented to senior bankers at the end, covering the rationale behind an acquisition and valuation of the target.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued during your time at the company or firm?
  • Highly valued. Analysts and senior banker alike were very willing to answer questions and were happy to take time out of their days to have individuals chats.

    5/5

  • 3. How much guidance/support did you receive during the insight?
  • A lot. Several work shadowing sessions were left open for general questions.

    5/5

  • 4. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and information you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • Very good introduction to how financial transactions work, including hostile takeovers, IPOs, mergers and acquisitions and more.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 5. How well structured was the insight?
  • Good. Many classroom-like sessions with a lot of freedom to ask questions.

    5/5

  • 6. How was the general atmosphere during your insight?
  • Brilliant - really inclusive and friendly atmosphere.

    5/5

  • 7. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • HR organised sessions covering all aspects of the bank. They even organised for first year analysts to come and give us extra training on valuation when we needed more help.

    5/5

  • 8. To what extent did the insight help you to understand what it would be like to have a full time role with the company or firm?
  • Very good insight. We each had two work shadowing sessions with first year analysts (2 students to each employee) which were left pretty open for questions.

    5/5

  • 9. How much did the insight help you in understanding the company culture?
  • Very good insight. Rothschild's culture is remarkably friendly.

    5/5

  • 10. How valuable was the content in helping you to decide on your future career path?
  • Very good. It gave me a lot of information in order to consider the career paths available.

    5/5

    Everything Else

  • 11. Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
  • All travel expenses and accommodation up to £100 a night was reimbursed.


  • 12. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees of the company or firm?
  • All training was conducted by employees and so we had the opportunity to meet numerous bankers.

    5/5

  • 13. How were the networking/ social event opportunities?
  • The company hired out part of a bar with food and drinks included on the first night. In addition, the first lunch was with all the first year analysts.

    4/5

  • 14. Did you find out about activities that employees can get involved in outside of work?
  • There wasn't a session on this, but I know Rothschild has a very active CSR programme.

    4/5

  • 15. Would you recommend this insight to a friend?
  • Certainly. It was a really useful and enjoyable week.

    5/5

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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

London

April 2014


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