Investment Analyst Intern

by City Internships

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    4.3

Role Description

I was responsible for analyzing potential investments for my firm by making valuations. I was also involved in an internal project on growth trends.

    The Role

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

    • I learned a tremendous amount, and enjoyed going to work every morning.

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

    • Everyone was eager to answer my questions.

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

    • Everyone in my office took time to teach me new skills.

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

    • I was working long hours, but I learned so much from it!

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

    • I really felt that I had made strong input towards my firm's decisions.

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

    • This opportunity gave me a new set of skills, and a great network.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was rather business formal all the time.

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

    • I had a very clear set of responsibilities.

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

    • They made a great investment towards my initial placement.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • Im looking forward to an ongoing discussion with the agency!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were numerous opportunities to socialize and network.

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

    • Central London can be quite pricey.

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

    • Weekends were spent with fellow interns in Leicester square and soho.

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

    • There were opportunities to work with local charities.

    3/5
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Details

Placement Year (10 Months+)

Banking - Investment, Banking/Finance, Business Analytics

3rd November 2012

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