Markets & Securities Services Summer Analyst Review

by Citi

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Extremely fast-paced but also very friendly environment to be working in

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

    • Opportunity to talk to anyone should you require. The network here is huge and you can ask for help from anyone in the firm.

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

    • Support provided if you require. Management is very good at giving daily feedback

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

    • Extremely busy with project work, work shadowing, meeting other members in the firm

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

    • Limited responsibility due to regulation but the project work is meaningful in the scope of the business.

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

    • Learnt new languages and ways of expression. The way that people think at the firm is unique and innovative

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Positive working atmosphere with a lot of encouragement and mentorship

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

    • Really well structured. Training in the first week flowed really well into actually joining the desk in the second week

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

    • Lots of time spent developing interpersonal skills rather than specialist business knowledge

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

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

    • Hopefully I will get the opportunity to return and work with the same people

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • All markets interns would go out together and there is a large community beyond my specific division of going out together

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

    • Canary Wharf is an expensive area of London however the lifestyle is commensurate with the atmosphere and the job.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Great. Very well balanced with the opportunity to have any sort of night you would like.

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

    • Not really sure what opportunities there were however I imagine as a full time employee there are significantly more.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Investment Banking

London

July 2018

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