Front Office Risk Analyst Review
by EDF Trading
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.4
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The Company
4.5
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The Culture
2.6
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
The work was both challenging, rewarding and intellectually stimulating. I was lucky enough to enjoy the variety of tasks I was given.
Everyone was welcoming and supportive and the general atmosphere is one of relaxed professionalism.
I had 2 managers during my time who were both fantastic motivators and great mentors for my development.
The work flow was weekly-cyclical, with some days typically busier than others. Working hours are very sociable.
I could see the impact of my work being felt in key decisions being made throughout the company and I contributed to a number of critical meetings and pieces of work.
I have learnt a vast amount about effective business, energy trading and technical analysis since leaving university that has given me a fantastic foundation for further academic development. My skills in critical programs such as Excel have been drawn upon and improved.
The Company
Business environment was one of relaxed professionalism.
I was immediately thrown into interesting and challenging work that required my technical and soft skills. Frequent development/appraisal meetings provided feedback on my performance. All IT and Operational Systems were up and running when I arrived.
The company looked out for my best interests from Day One and tailored made my training and development to balance the skills I already had with those I needed to develop. I had a series of formal training course in both technical (individual commodity markets, derivative risk management, Advanced Excel) and soft (business writing, presentation) skills
Flexi Time
Subsidised/Company Gym
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Healthcare from home
Healthcare/Dental
I've continued working with them since university and have every intention of staying for the long haul.
The Culture
The after-work drinks are there for you if you want them but there's absolutely no obligation to go, which is a nice balance.
Living in London is expensive, though working in Victoria means a much wider area is within commutable distance thanks to the outstanding train links. After-work drinks in Victoria are around average for London (~£3.50 a pint).
Victoria itself is pretty quiet, but a 5-10 minute walk takes you into Green Park/Mayfair area.
There's a EDF Trading football team and an annual 5.6km run in Battersea Park.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Banking
London
November 2012
