Structured Finance Production Analyst Review

by Volkswagen Financial Services

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my time at VWFS. I've felt like I've come a long way over the way, not only building job knowledge but building my own self development to.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • All throughout my placement I felt like a permanent member of the team. I was given a lot of responsibility and my team trusted me with work that needed completing.

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

    • I was given maximum support by not only my line manager but my team and other colleagues around me. I was always encouraged to take on new opportunities and challenges. If I ever came across any issues, the support was always there.

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

    • The job role keeps you busy for majority of the month. As I progressed through my placement I had some time within the month where I didn't have much to do but at this point I was given the opportunity to take on more work.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility during my placement. My work has a significant impact on the team and the deliverables that were produced.

    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 will go back to university with more motivated and determined mind set, the job role has shown me what I am capable of. Having attended many courses and workshops, my placement year has put me in good stead for my final year at university.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere around the office is excellent. Everyone is friendly and very welcoming.

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

    • I think the placement year was organised very well.

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

    • There was many internal courses which I attended over my placement year. I was also actively encouraged to go around the company, learning about different departments and the company as a whole.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Above 25 days holiday

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

    • The company currently do not offer a graduate scheme. The only option would be to apply for a permanent role.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were a good number of us, so a lot of opportunity to socialise.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Socialising in the area is at a similar cost to university towns.

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

    • Not a student area but loads of bars to go to.

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

    • Yes, sports activities outside of work.

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Banking

South East

May 2017

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