Summer Markets Intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Got to interact with almost all the people on the Floor. Attended a breakfast event with Head of Markets. Learnt a great deal about Financial markets.

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

    • People are generally busy on the floors but are very approachable.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Had different buddies for different desk, whom you can approach for any problem and person from recruitment was also in constant touch.

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

    • Super Busy.

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

    • 1/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Had a 5 day training, covering all the theoretical concepts for markets in all asset classes. Not everybody gets a chance to be on the trading floor and dynamic nature of markets wont only teach you about the practical aspect of Markets but also about life.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • People spend around 12hrs a day with each other, hence they make it fun.

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

    • Everything was organised from travel to accommodation to networking events.

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

    • Great Deal.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I am going to join the bank as a full time employee.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • We shared good camaraderie as used to meet a lot after office hours to catch a drink.

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

    • Was in Central London, everything is pretty expensive there.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Central London

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

    • Many events for social cause were available.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

July 2011

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