Summer Analyst Review

by Global Commission on the Economy and Climate

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Rating

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

    The Role

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

    • It was a veryenjoyable experience during which I have learnt a lot and established a great many relationships with a variety of people acrosst the bank

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

    • I was always given feedback when submitting work and my contributions were always noted and appreciated. My colleagues always made it clear to me how the work I was carrying out made a real difference to the projects at hand

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

    • There is a very extensive support network, both formal and informal. The buddy and line manager system serves its purpose very well, which complemented by incredibly helpful attitude exhibited by all employees across the different teams

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

    • I was busy everyday, working on a variety of projects. The amount and complexity of work given to me were at exactly the right level to ensure a steep learning curve and an intensive learning experience which was also enjoyable.

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

    • The amount of responsibility I was given at the bank exceed that of any other institution at which I worked. I was put in charge of building entire decks which would later be sent to the clients

    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 greatly developed my knowledge of the sector in which I worked and I developed invaluable financial modelling skills which will serve as a fantastic foundation on which to build in my future career

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly atmosphere where people both worked hard and joked around. It was a perfect mixture of light hearted humor and intense work.

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

    • It was organised perfectly. Staying in the same team for the entire duration of the internship is definitely the right way to go. It allows one to properly understand the work being undertaken and develop proper relationships with one's colleagues

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

    • My colleagues invested a great amount of time and effort in my development as they strived to help me learn new things and get better everyday

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Very appealing indeed. The bank is experiencing a phaser of fantastic growth and focusing on the investment banking as the core of its operations, especially post-restructuing.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • The intern class functioned very well together and within it people always helped each other

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

    • Much cheaper than the West End and the City

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

    • Great, there were lots of bars in which one could socialise after work

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

    • There was a number of great charity events

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

August 2017

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