Investment Banking Analyst Review

by Deutsche Bank

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • Very much, it was both challenging and fun.

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

    • I felt valued but know my skill set as an intern is not too important as far as real work. The experience was more about learning the ropes as you go along. I felt I improved throughout the 9 weeks.

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

    • Management was very busy but was helpful when I would ask.

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

    • It was cyclical. I was never bored because I would just study the training guides in my free time or work on my practice DCF/models.

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

    • The amount matched what is expected for an intern

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The skills are very relevant to my major in Finance and have already been helpful in courses.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was pretty quiet. It was stressful at times but it never bothered me. It felt pretty relaxed even when people were clearly extremely busy or overwhelmed with work.

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The internship was very well organized. I was able to learn much more than I expected and the HR team made it fun for as well through various events.

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

    • The firm invested a great deal and the training was much better than I was expecting.

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

    • Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The prospects are very attractive for a college graduate.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone was very friendly and inclusive.

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

    • London is very expensive but our salary was enough.

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

    • The nightlife in surrounding areas was better and easy to get to. It was nice to go nearby after work with colleagues though.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • We had a team soccer game, drinks, and a scavenger hunt.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2017

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