Structured Finance Summer Intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I like the internship very much - because it's well-structured and intellectually stimulating. People are very nice - both interns and colleagues. I had a steep learning curve during the internship.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • Very much - colleagues are always ready to help and give responsibility to interns. Even sometimes I could not be responsible for the most critical part, they were willing to explain what they were doing and why they were doing it.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • I got adequate support from my line managers - we had weekly catch-ups to discuss my progress and give suggestions. They also introduced me to the team and involved me in the team's work.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • I was generally busy. Summer is a bit quiet. But I got tasks to do, learning materials to read, and coffee chats to learn about the bank.

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • Enough responsibility for the position

    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 developed a comprehensive understanding of Structured Finance from the internship and also acquired many transferable skills. I believe it would be beneficial to my future development.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • The general atmosphere in the office is quite fun. People are easy to talk with and are approachable for questions and coffee chats. I hardly felt bored and dull. Also, there are many social activities around the team, the division and the bank. Drinks after work are also very fun.

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • The overall internship set-up was generally well organized and seamless. At the first week, we were given a general internship intro at Edinburgh and a division-specific training. The transition between the two rotations was also quite smooth and facilitated by good management. I never felt I was lost at any stage.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • I was excited to see the bank provide well-structured training to interns - such as the three-day structured finance training and the training workshops when we were at desks. I felt the rotation system shows how much the bank is willing to invest in juniors because the system is costly in principle.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Company Parties/Events

    4/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • I get a return offer at the end of the internship. In general, the employment prospects within the bank are very good - though the return rate at the division is a bit lower than that of the whole bank and the assessment was a little more complicated in this division

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • Yes - people interacted well and there were many social activities organized. For example, we got a division-wide softball match in Regent's Park. Also, there were regular events - such as junior's lunch meeting and after drinks - to facilitate interns' and colleagues' social interaction. For me, it is perfect.

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • The cost of living and socialising in the area I worked in - i.e. The city - is generally quite expensive. London is an expensive city. For some interns living outside London, they even chose to commute 3hrs via trains. I would suggest the bank give some accommodation options to facilitate students.

    4/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • The Nightlife like in the area you worked is quite good - there are many restaurants, pubs, and clubs around Shoreditch. The intern cohort enjoyed several amazing nights-out. I think it's a very nice area for young people to chill and social with friends. But the cost is also high.

    5/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • There are many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work like volunteering, social, and so on. People were encouraged to join activities outside work and show a different side of ourselves. For example, we had a social responsibility programme in the internship to raise money for the charity.

    5/5

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Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

October 2019


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