Finance Summer Analyst Review

by Royal Bank of Canada

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • RBC's internship programme exceeded my expectations and I thoroughly enjoyed my time there. This programme helped me realise Finance was the area I wanted to work in.

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

    • Although it varied for which rotation I was on, I always felt like part of the team.

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

    • Both my line managers were really helpful and in my opinion went over and above what was required, considering their busy schedules.

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

    • It varied from day to day. On some day's I would have a lot of projects on the go and other days I would have very little to do.

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

    • Given the constraints on my knowledge (no accounting qualifications), I was given a fair amount of responsibility.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • My excel has improved a lot and this will help with any jobs I have in the future. Awareness of financial markets will also help.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly and not a tense environment at all

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

    • Well organised

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

    • Training activities were organised throughout the internship.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing. Personally, I thought this department suited me well. I have been offered a position in the graduate programme.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone was likeminded and friendly.

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

    • London is expensive for living and socialising (as expected)

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London has a great nightlife but of course the price is an issue

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

    • There were some staff drinks evenings

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2017

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