Internship in Real Estate Finance, RBS Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • The internship was truly enjoyable. The work is interesting. Being with the Real Estate Finance team gives you insights in both portfolio management and relationship management. The work load is appropriate and I feel a little challenged at times, but there are both heavy days and light days.

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

    • To a really large extent. I like to keep relationships professional between colleagues, but I also like to feel welcomed. RBS in Manchester gives exactly this type of work environment. My colleagues were genuinely interested in me, both in and out of work. The work I provide for my colleagues is appreciated.

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

    • I received great support. My managers understand my background and my aspirations, and tried to enable me to achieve my goals. My background is in research so the research projects they gave me were within my comfort zone, but they also gave me models and deal analysis assignments so that I expand my knowledge. I was providing input as well as learning at the same time.

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

    • The were busy days and light days.

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

    • My responsibility was primary research, analysis, and modelling. Those are useful background work that can assist the relationship manager or the portfolio manager.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The most useful thing that I learned was how a working life will be like. The training I received helped me put simple economic knowledge into reality. Banking is more experience based than knowledge based, so the experience did not necessarily assist my in my degree, which is extensively theoretical, but it definitely prepared me for work.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Really relaxed and friendly. Definitely less politics than some other offices I've seen. At the same time, people do get their work done.

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

    • Very organised, smooth communication, well set-up structure.

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

    • To a large extent. They would go beyond what is normally required to hire international students, and provide travel benefits so that we can travel to the required locations without difficulties.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Good team environment. We go for pints very often.

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

    • Rent is acceptable in Manchester. £600 a month for a studio is not uncommon. A pint is £3.5, and a nice dinner would cost less than £20.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

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

    • 5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Data Science

North West

September 2016

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