Summer Analyst Equities Review

by UBS

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I had a great summer; I would like to pursue a career with UBS. I enjoyed learning and interacting with colleagues.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Everyone made a real effort to make me feel welcome and involved. They also took time to explain concepts and answer questions. I felt very supported through-out my internship.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • They gave me a good amount of feedback. They took the time to explain projects to me and to correct my work. I also felt that they made a real effort to make the work interesting.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • I was busy. I felt that there was always more to do if I wanted to work. People made themselves available and set interesting tasks. I would say most of my time was spent meeting people. I don't think I contributed much to the desks but I learnt a lot.

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I think that's to be expected though; I didn't have any qualifications specific to the job. I had tasks to do and deadlines to meet which were stressful but

    1/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • I haven't returned to Uni yet. I would imagine that my time management will have improved significantly. I'm more enthusiastic than ever about starting work. I also learnt how to present myself and act appropriately (in a professional manner)

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • Really friendly and welcoming. Everyone made time to speak to me and give me the opportunity to get involved in their desk. Everyone was very supportive and encouraged learning.

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • The organisation was fantastic; I don't think there would have been time for any more events to take place. We had multiple teach-in sessions, speaker events, trading games and other activities. I really appreciated the exposure to different areas.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • I felt that they made an effort with me from the start. Even before I was accepted on the internship I was put in contact with someone from UBS. At that stage I was very grateful for anything that wasn't an automated email. Through-out the process I felt that there was always someone that I could reach out to. They provided endless learning opportunities and networking opportunities.

    5/5

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

    Financial Bonus

    5/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • They seemed pretty good although headcount was never mentioned. I felt that if I performed the opportunity to get a job was there.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • People made an effort to invite interns to social events and include them in lunches, dinners etc.

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • The work placement was in the city in London... But the salary was good enough to be able to afford it.

    1/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Again it was in the centre of London, provided the funds were there it was great!

    5/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • The job took up most of my time so I didn't feel the need to seek out extra opportunities. There were a few social events and nights out organised.

    4/5

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Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking, Retail Banking, Banking

London

August 2017


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