FICC Summer Intern Review

by UBS

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • Tough hours to get used to and work is challenging but the people here are friendly, approachable and the work is interesting. You get out of it what you put into it.

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

    • The desks I had been placed on were friendly and approachable and gave me responsibility with tasks that I had to do.

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

    • I felt I was able to approach my supervisor with issues relating to work and understanding the products on the desk, and with other questions about career progression.

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

    • The first few days/week focused on learning about the products and jargon on the desk, which is self motivated. However, the tasks picked up after this inital growth phase.

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

    • It is difficult to give any responsibility in terms of trade ideas etc as only interns, dont have necessary qualifications. I was however, given tasks of documentation and spreadsheet work which were to be used by the team.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Although I have now graduated I feel my time at UBS this summer will set me up in a good position for future career progression.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Good but can be quiet as members of desk are busy. Having the olympics going on definately improved desk interaction!

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

    • All well organized given that the Olympics were taking place.

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

    • Gave Excel training in first week, UBS training in first week. When on the desk it is again what you put into it.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

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

    • Unsure if there is a head count

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Most interns get together on a Friday evening after work.

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

    • It is Central London during the olympics - v expensive!!

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

    • Ok around Liverpool street, few bars etc, but again can be expensive.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Not really due to desk hours

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking, Banking

London

August 2012

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