Stock Loan Trade Support Analyst Review

by UBS

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • Really friendly and enjoyable working environment, I'm having a great time.

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

    • Felt very much like people were keen to get me involved, but obviously a degree to which you could be running high lever stuff within a few weeks of learning systems etc.

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

    • My manager was really very busy, but always made sure he made time to ensure I was on top of things and understood the tasks I was undertaking.

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

    • Very very busy, but not as though I was out of my depth, I could always get support or relive some of the pressure with my team around me to help.

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

    • Quite a lot of responsibility considering how little experience I had, I really felt I was contributing but I was clearly instructed beforehand so I didnt feel out of my depth.

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

    • A lot - it gives you the confidence to know you can handle a real working environment like this as well as giving you a real insight into what you may do in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Fantastic - fun, lively, exciting, yet somehow the work all still seemed to get done.

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

    • A little unsure in terms of what to expect and how I was assesed - I enjoyed working but didnt really know whether or not there were certain tasks/criteria I was supposed to be adhering to.

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

    • Well paid, lots of flash handouts, very plush working environment - no expense was spared, it was great!

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • Its just a matter of getting an offer!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • A bit segregated in terms of Company divisions - mainly pushed by separate training etc, but within divisions everyone was very sociable.

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

    • Its London... London's expensive... With a choice I think more up front would be preferable - I realise its risky but in terms of settling in in month one - take away tax before P46 is sorted and suddenly rent goes and you're penniless.

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

    • Jump on the tube and you're there!

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

    • It depends what kind of options you were looking for - a few volunteering events were available, but in terms of social/spare time options - most extras were either black tie events or only available for Grads or Staff.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Commercial Banking, Information Technology, Logistics and Operations

London

July 2012

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