Financial Analyst Review

by Morgan Stanley

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • The work is good. You get to make a real impact on the decisions. However, sometimes it can get a bit monotonous. Although mostly it is fast changing.

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

    • They help you a lot to integrate into the team. You can ask the stupidest of questions and they will still help you without any issues.

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

    • They have a mentor. You can ask him/her anything at anytime. They are more the like the unofficial trainers.

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

    • 2 weeks a month is really less work with loads of idle time. The other 2 weeks are very hectic with long hours maybe 3 or so times.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Slowly they kept on giving me more responsibility. So it is not like you suddenly get overwhelmed with work. It comes in stages.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • To be fair, the kind of academics we have at Uni is not in anyways related to the real world. Although some theoretical concepts are good. Otherwise it is more practical and people skills which really help.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly and celebrating

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

    • they did not have the previous intern rolling forward on me. So sometimes I would be really confused on the task at hand.

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

    • There are a lot of seminars and talks with real world professionals.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • If you work hard, then you get it.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Go out for IP night outs or sometimes just drinks every week after work.

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

    • Canary Wharf can be really expensive

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Some good night clubs. But generally went to city centre for clubbing.

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

    • Lots of social events

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Banking

London

August 2009

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