Summer Analyst - Credit Risk Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Not sure I picked the right division for me, but everything considered it was a great experience

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

    • Friendly and easy going people, great buddy!

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

    • My vp set up two weekly sessions for desk specific training, during which we went through more and more specific topics. Everyone is always keen to answer questions.

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

    • 8.30 to 19.00 most days.

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

    • Just doing the day-to-day work of an analyst

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

    • Strengthened financial analysis skills while learning all about the industry I covered

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very relaxed, easy going colleagues.. Went out together for lunch and drinks on Fridays

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

    • As in other big institutions, hr makes a very good job in setting up training sessions, panels and social events

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

    • We did attend a week long training at the beginning of the internship. For finance student is not that useful. Division specific and on the job training, conversely, makes the difference.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Rating is neutral, still waiting for offers to be handed out

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • First week was great, then Ibd and capital mkts people started working crazy hours and social life got much more a weekend thing.

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

    • London can be very expensive, even with a banking salary.

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

    • Not that much nightlife in St. Paul's itself.. But Shoreditch is just around the corner.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • English people may not be the most sociable, but there's still plenty of things to know and people to meet in such a big city as London

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Business Operations, Commercial Banking, Investment Banking, Insurance & Risk Management

London

July 2013

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