Spring into Investment Banking participant Review

by J.P. Morgan

Rating

4.9/5
  • Skills
    4.8
  • Business Insight
    5.0
  • Culture
    5.0
  • Your Impressions
    5.0

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
  • We discussed the different sectors in investment banking as well as their roles. We also had interactive group exercises and reviewed case studies in small groups. We networked with current JP Morgan employees.


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I gained more insight into the different subsections of investment banking. I gained more knowledge in areas like ECM, DCM, M&A and Leveraged Finance. I definitely improved my networking skills and analytical skills through the interactive case study exercise.


  • How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
  • 4/5

    Business Insight

  • 3. What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
  • You explore the intricacies of all the different groups within investment banking.we talked about technology, media, private equity and so on. There’s something for everyone.


  • Please rate how insightful you found the insight
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the structure of the insight
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
  • 5/5

    Culture

  • 4. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
  • The company culture was very open and collegial. The employees were very open about the kind of work they did, how long they spent working and how it affected them as a whole.


  • How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the networking opportunities?
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
  • 5/5

    Your Impressions

  • 5. To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
  • I enjoyed it very much. I got to meet several like minded people and compared ideas about finance with them. We had interesting group activities. I also learnt that investment banking was far more complex than I initially expected.


  • Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how your experience met your expectations
  • 5/5

  • Please rate the future employment prospects at J.P. Morgan
  • 5/5

  • 7. Would you recommend J.P. Morgan to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 8. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to J.P. Morgan
  • I would advice you to get involved in as many beneficial societies in university as you can. Structure an outstanding cv as this is the basis of your application


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Details

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking, Banking

International

February 2021


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