Summer Intern GRC Review

by UBS

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • It has been a really enjoyable time at UBS. There are lots of speaker sessions and the people are very friendly.

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

    • I was given a few pieces of work by my colleagues that will add value to the firm, but I also received a lot of ad hoc projects.

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

    • I had weekly meetings with my manager and she offered a lot of constructive feedback.

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

    • It depends on the day, some days I have a lot to do and others I am free enough to do some additional training sessions online.

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

    • I was given some responsibility during my time, due to the technical nature of the work, I am unable to do a lot of things.

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

    • I have learnt so much from the program, the sessions, the computer trainings and meeting with colleagues. It doesn't assist in my degree directly, but it does help me understand the world of banking more.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It is quite relaxing, people are very friendly and are happy to have a chat and tell you about their roles.

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

    • It is really well organized. I gained exposure to many other aspects of the division.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • We had 4 days of initial training and some computer based training after that. Additionally, we could self-register to more sessions on the company university. My colleagues offered sessions to help me understand areas I have a particular interest in.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • They are not hiring a large proportion of interns, so it is quite difficult to get onto the graduate program.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Generally quite good, we have team socials and intern socials.

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

    • Central London isn't the cheapest place to live.

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

    • Quite good, plenty of pubs and clubs if you are interested. Lots of good restaurants too.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes, there are lots of volunteering opportunities and company activities that gets sent to your email. Some events are advertised in the lobby too.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking, Legal/Law

London

August 2018

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