Corporate Summer Analyst Review

by Citi

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • Citi offers a challenging environment with a comprehensive programme for its summer intern.

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

    • Despite an intensive work, everybody takes time to explain you the big picture of your work and, answer your questions to enable you to learn quicker.

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

    • Regular meeting with the recruitment team. Exchanges and events organised by the HR team.

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

    • The workload can be divided between short deadlines and long-term projects. You always have something to do without being under pressure for all that.

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

    • The staffer gives you more and more responsibilities as you become a reliable member for the team.

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

    • This internship enabled me to refine my ability in the different software used in the banking sector. It's particularly interesting to apply in concrete what has been theoretically studied in lessons. I feel that I have now a better understanding of the common processes across the banking industry.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Right balance between intensive work and soothed atmosphere.

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

    • Everything is well-organised.

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

    • Citi particularly cares about the interns / people they hire and promote their professional and personal development.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Strong commitment of the firm to remain a very attractive place to work.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, networking events are organized across the internship.

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

    • Canary Wharf enables to organised easily social events with your fellow colleagues and colleagues of other banks too.

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

    • Bars and the mall stay open very late to welcome even people who finish work late.

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

    • Yes, you can meet people who enjoy the same hobbies as you do. As for me, I played soccer with a team of Citi colleagues.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking, Banking

London

August 2016

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