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Job Title: Investment Analyst

Overall Rated 8.7

★★★★★★★★★

The Role

Role Description

Researching companies through a variety of sources, writing reports on them and then presenting them with your recommendation to your team and the wider company. Attending company, analyst and client meetings.

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

Rated 9/10

I had an incredible time at Baillie Gifford, I felt their internship scheme was very useful and interesting and really got to the crux of investment managing with no coffee runs or photocopying.

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

Rated 9/10

I felt they listened to and considered my opinions and views.

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

Rated 8/10

I was given a project and guided through all the different research resources whilst being given continuing support.

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

There are daily team meetings, twice weekly company meetings and regular client meetings.

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

Rated 8/10

We had the opportunity to actually affect the team we were working on with their investment choices.

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

Rated 9/10

The analytical skills I've developed have set me up very well for a career in this industry, the experience has taught me a lot.

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Goodm hard working but friendly atmosphere.

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

Rated 9/10

Regularly organised lunches, talks and sessions with training at the beginning.

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

Rated 9/10

I've recieved advice and guidance from many employees in the firm, training and the contribution from my team to help my understanding has been amazing.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?
★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

  • Subsidised Canteen
  • Sports and Social Club
  • Company Parties/Events
  • Above 25 days holiday
11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
★★★★★★★★★

Rated 9/10

Other Information

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

Rated 10/10

All the interns got along very well and had a lively social life outside of work.

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

Rated 8/10

Cost of renting was subsidised heavily by the firm, lots of things to do and see with a buzzing night life.

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

Rated 9/10

Fantastics, especially at this time of year with the Fringe festival.

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

Rated 9/10

There was so much to do I haven't even done everything I wanted to do.

In addition to these questions, is there any extra information you would like to leave about your experiences on your work placement that other students may be interested in?

If you get an opportunity to come to Baillie Gifford and be in Edinburgh for the summer, take it! The heavily subsidised flat was amazing and so close to work and because you live with the other interns you have ready made friends to socialize with. The internship is exciting and interesting and so are the people. The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is up here when you are so I have been to see so many shows and comedians and the atmosphere is brilliant. Oh, and the work life balance is the BEST thing about it! I work from about 8.40am to 5.20pm and honestly, so does everyone else so you have so much opportunity in the evening and aren't constantly stressed or tired, it's great.

Final Average Overall Review Ratings

Calculated by combining the answers in each section.

  • The Role Overall

    ★★★★★★★★★
  • The Organisation Overall

    ★★★★★★★★★
  • Everything Else Overall

    ★★★★★★★★★

The final verdict…

On average, this intern student rated Baillie Gifford with a 8.7 star rating average.

★★★★★★★★★

Review 6/14 for Baillie Gifford

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