Euro Bank FX Sales Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • It has been an amazing experience, which has given me a huge exposure to the market world. A steep learning curve which provides a lifetime experiences.

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

    • Everyone including high level management has been very helpful and welcoming. All questions are welcomed and answered to a good level.

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

    • Again everyone has been really helpful in providing information available to them.

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

    • Due to limited knowledge as an intern it is difficult to always be able to help out. It is of greatest importance that you are proactive.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given the opportunity to work on a project that had life before my time at teh desk and will continue on until it's purpose has been achieved.

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

    • The learning curve in the working environment is of extreme importance and builds a sense urgency to take in as much as possible in times of learning.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The enviroment in the markets has been very exciting over the last few weeks and is usually varied in the FX world.

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

    • The internship was organised well in terms of providing an overview of the working world within.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • RBS provides a very welcoming culture and provides events throughout.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • I would liek to work with RBS, i believe it is a good place to learn from and develop as a person in the industry.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Amazing social atmosphere, the group here was very welcoming.

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

    • It is central London

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Good because the people are good, you do need to know where you are going.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • You need to make an effort to be involved, but there are activities like team football amongst others.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Commercial Banking, Investment Banking, Banking

London

August 2011

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