Markets Summer Analyst Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

2.9/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    2.6
  • The Culture
    2.1

    The Role

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

    • I was able to gain a firm understanding on not only the desk i was placed on, but also the wider business it operates in.

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

    • Despite being on a busy, heavy-flow trading desk the team made sure I was comfortable and always answered any questions I had.

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

    • I did recieve feedback, however this was at least 6weeks into the internship, so this could have come earlier.

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • The desk gave me extensive projects to work on, and I was encouraged to spend as much time as possible shadowing the traders, which made sure I had plenty to do!

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

    • Being on a trading desk I of course could not do any active trading, however I was involved with projects and excel work which was to be used by the desk

    2/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • There was definitely huge scope to learn and develop youself into a well rounded individual. The internship has put me in a great place going forward, and I will be able to draw upon a vast range of skills that I have developed. I would fully recommend a placement with RBS on this basis.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a great place to learn and ask questions.

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

    • Proactiveness was widely encouraged in the internship, and meeting more people was a requirement in finding a suitable desk for me.

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

    • The firm and my team I worked with worked to ensure that what I got involved with was going to benefit me, and they would constantly be ensuring my understanding of the work was correct.

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Headcount is an issue!

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • The fellows interns were friendly however there were not that many social events.

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Central London, one of the most expensive cities in the world.

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

    • Although I did not experience it too often, we were able to attend some of the most exclusive clubs in London.

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

    • Not really.

    1/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2012

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