Quantitative Analyst Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Very enjoyable and learned a lot. Would happily recommend it to others.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Very friendly team. Great atmosphere. Everyone in the team was very intelligent and supportive.

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

    • Always given support when asked. I had a lot of independence, and it was largely up to me to ask for support when needed.

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

    • I was working on long research projects, so there were no immediate deadlines. I wanted to impress, so worked hard to get results, but never felt I was being overly pressured.

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

    • A lot of responsibility for an intern - my research is now being implemented into production.

    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 have learned a lot about programming and performing research in a commercial environment. I also have a much better understanding of the industry. These skills will be useful in any industry.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Generally very positive. Redundancies seem common for senior staff, but I think junior staff are better protected. There are quite a few networking and social events.

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

    • Generally well organised. However, I would have preferred more clarity around the job offer process, as I still don't know when/if an offer will be made, with only 3 weeks to go.

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

    • There weren't many 'formal' training sessions with other interns, but there was plenty of on-the-job training. I was given lots of time from my other team mates. They were always happy to share knowledge.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • In the short term (3-5 years) the prospects seem very appealing, but in the long term (5-10 years) I don't think there is much job security in this industry.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes. The interns occasionally went for lunch/drinks together. We were all strongly encouraged to network with other teams, which usually meant going out for coffee.

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

    • Extremely high. Accommodation and food/drinks are very expensive. Sharing accommodation is necessary unless you are 45+ minutes out of town on the tube.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Very good. There are lots of bars and restaurants. Better than any other UK city.

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

    • Yes. I got involved in volleyball, go-karting, axe-throwing and rowing. The long commute sometimes made it hard to find time, but it's possible.

    5/5
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Banking

London

August 2019

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