Intern Review

The internship is focused on giving an overview of banking and different career options within the Bank - the intern has daily opportunities to learn and to network. At the branch, the intern is given full responsibility, performs various tasks and assists the team. The tasks include administration, dealing with customers, processes like account management, credit assessment etc.

The internship develops both hard and soft skills. It promotes analytical skills, teaches professional relationship-building with customers, teaches working with IT systems, gives a good overview of UK financial regulations, the banking industry and career options, etc. It develops soft skills like team work, independence and responsibility, communication, time management, and gives a taste of what a day-to-day job at an office looks like.

Personal responsibility is one of the Bank's core values. The interns are trusted with all their assignments and are given support in a very welcoming environment to complete their assignments as best as they can. Being active in taking on tasks and responsibilities is highly encouraged.

Everyone is very supportive and is always willing to help, starting with immediate colleagues to HR and personal mentor. Moreover, support is not given just about the assigned tasks, but also more generally in terms of personal development - e.g. encouragement to visit different departments - and career path, everyone is willing to share their personal working experience.

The Bank has a unique culture within the industry, pretty much the negative stereotypes turned upside down. Work-life balance is a central value. Rather than being competitive with colleagues, the Bank values team-spirit and encourages everyone to develop their skills and follow their interests. Everyone is very friendly and supportive and treats inters as equals.

I very much enjoyed the internship. I study humanities, but that was never an issue. I was given a broad range of opportunities to learn about an industry I have not worked at before. I felt valuable because the tasks I performed were really helping my team, and I could tell them what my interests are and focus on them. The excellent workplace culture certainly heightened this.

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The Bank is looking for someone who aligns with their values. When you apply, show that you value sustainability, that you are responsible, active, creative, serious about what you do, and interested in the job. Do not be worried about joining if you have no experience with banking or if maths is not your strength.