Internship Review at RBC Capital Markets

The Role

Role Description

Organising databases, handling applications, regulating and approving trades

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

I enjoyed the placement and it proved very benficial to me in terms of gaining a wider set of skills and gaining an insight on working for a bank and a 9 to 5 job

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

My colleagues valued me a great deal and made me feel integrated and part of the team and compliance family

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

I was shown how to take tasks on and told to ask questions if i didnt understand certain tasks given. My manager advised me and made sure iw as comfortable with the work load

4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

it varied. Some days when the workload was sufficient i was kept busy. However when there was litttle work to be done it did get boring.

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

A fair amount. I was given access to personal drives where i ammended databases and the like

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

Again, it has given me an insight on how working life can be and made me more resilient and shown me that with perseverence you can get good experience

The Organisation

7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

Very friendly and homely. Everyone made an effort to make me feel comfortable

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

Well. We were always given buisness briefings and assignments keeping us alert and interested. A programme was set up that included a rates trading game allowing us to get comfortable with each other

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

★★★★★★★★☆☆

Rated 8/10

On the first day we were given an intensive training session paid for by RBC that helped familiarise us with banking lingo and the like. I was personally given complinet training by my manager to help deal with the systems and databases.

10. What were the perks on your work placement?

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

• There were no perks with this internship

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

Fairly. the bank has a very good friendly atmosphere that makes it very appealing to work for in the future. it is also on the up and a very trusted bank which is essential nowadays particularly and prides itself on its client relationship

Other Information

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

★★★★★★★★★☆

Rated 9/10

The fellow internships got on extremely well and we bonded very well. We still meet up for drinks and catch up

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

★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆

Rated 5/10

Obviously the city is not known to be cheap but for lunch ect you can find some really nice reasonbably priced restaurants.

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

★★★★★★★☆☆☆

Rated 7/10

Didnt get to experience much but seems lively

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

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆

Rated 6/10

dinners were organised etc to get to know other interns and to network with traders and workers. very beneficial

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?

It was a really good experience and everyone at RBC was really friendly and made me feel part of a family. You learn a great deal at RBC and people are always willing to help. Great for the CV and you get a foot in the door when you have a placement here as they consider you for graduate positions. Really enjoyed it, wouldnt change it!

Review 22/55 for RBC Capital Markets

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