Summer Analyst, Corporate Banking Review

by Citi

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • Kick-off with excellent networking opportunity during the training week in London. Interesting projects with steep learning curve

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

    • Friendly working atmosphere, teamwork and helping each other was strongly encouraged

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

    • Daily communication with team and supervisors. Senior bankers are easily to approachable.

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

    • Hours were good considering it is banking. Sometimes long days but totally enjoyable because the tasks were engaging and interesting.

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

    • Worked on important projects with obvious limitations that were caused by lack of knowledge or relationship within the firm (typical for any internship). Still got feeling of being part of the team.

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

    • Could improve my knowledge in banking and finance.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly atmosphere where teamwork was strongly encouraged (and expected).

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

    • Well organized by both regional HR in London and local HR in Zurich. Strong routines from previous internships.

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

    • Training week in London before start of internship. Also continuous assessment and improvement advices.

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I think it is fair. Not sure yet if offered future employment.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Weekly social event during and after work.

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

    • Since internship was based in Zurich, cost of living was very high. Easy to socialize though.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Good but very expensive.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • On weekends, yes.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking, Banking

International

August 2016

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