Summer Analyst Review

by Rothschild & Co

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I found the internship very enjoyable as I was given responsibility from the first day. There was rarely a time when I was bored or had no work to do and thus I had a lot of exposure during the length of my placement. I was also given a lot of guidance as well an increasing amount of responsibility as the internship progressed. This ensured that I kept doing and learning new things about the industry and the job.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Given the amount of work I was assigned from my team and the number of different people I worked with over the period of my internship, I would say I felt very valued by my colleagues. I was consistently handed work that was relevant to each project and felt I was contributing on a daily basis.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • I would say that I was given a large amount of support and guidance by my colleagues and supervisor from the beginning of my internship. At an early stage I was encouraged to ask questions and was reassured that I shouldn't hesitate to seek advice. All those around me were very supportive and helped me gain a large amount of experience and knowledge from my short time with the company.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • I was busy on a daily basis and was happy to be so as I felt this was a large contributor to the amount of knowledge I gained during my internship. Being busy meant I was constantly exposed to different aspects of the job which allowed me to have a very realistic view of what a permanent position looks like at the company.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I was given a lot of responsibility even given my little prior experience and time at the company. From the first week I was working on materials that would be presented to clients and was heavily involved in some important projects. The responsibility and work I was given was great and allowed me to feel like a true analyst in 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?
  • I received a lot of training during the internship and extensively developed both my interpersonal and technical skills. Although not directly applicable to my degree, the skills I gained and enhanced will definitely help in any future group work I do as well as any work that requires prior knowledge in finance.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • The general atmosphere was quite collegiate and friendly with many of the employees being very approachable.

    4/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • The internship was organised very well. A week of training at the start helped me transition more easily when introduced to my team. We also had weekly meetings with other teams in order to learn more about the industry and it's different sections. It was also very clear when we would be reviewed and what the process was.

    4/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • At the start of internship there was a week long training course to provide all the interns the basics of accounting, excel and valuation. This proved extremely helpful for the length of internship. Apart from this there were also weekly meetings with other teams in order to provide insight into the different industries and divisions of investment banking.

    4/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    3/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Future employment prospects are extremely appealing because a successful intern will be offered a full-time position as an analyst in the bank.

    3/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Due to the occasional long hours there wasn't a lot of time for fellow placement students and colleagues to socialise during the week days of the internship. Having said that, group dinners as well as after work drinks were organised with varying frequency depending on the team the intern was placed with. Also, there was a good social scene amongst interns during the weekends of the internship.

    3/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Given that the internship took place in London, the cost of living and socialising was quite expensive. However, in my opinion this was worth it as the social scene in London is very good with lots of things to do all year round from different cultural events to good nightlife.

    3/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • The nightlife in London is excellent with a large array of options and areas to go out in. Living in one of the most vibrant cities in the world is definitely a huge perk for any intern or full-time employee. I personally really enjoyed it and would happily stay in the city for a longer amount of time.

    5/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • Due to the length of the weekly hours there wasn't much time to get involved in many activities outside of work, especially during the week.

    3/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

November 2016


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