Summer Analyst Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.4
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • Very interesting insight into the Investment Banking Industry Always had things to be kept busy with contributing to the team

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

    • I felt part of the team as soon as I joined, socialising with colleagues and staying friends after the internship Encouraged to take part in team training sessions, team meetings always

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

    • Managed by MDs and Heads of Department who gave advice and tips throughout the duration of my stay Willing to help with problems and provide a real help as to what was expected of me

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

    • Very busy but manageable with the help of the team Always things to be getting on with and there were a few late nights but its all worth it!

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

    • A reasonable amount, its hard to gain exposure to clients in a 8 week period Worked on live deals etc with VPs who were in direct contact with the clients

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Fantastic training scheme, a weeks solid trainng at the begining of the internship

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Serious and foral when it needed to be (generally throughout the week) Often more casual in the evenings or on dress down days

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

    • Exceleent HR and Campus Recruitment teams on hand to help with anything you may need Provided a speaker series and even an assistant to help with the administration of personal finances etc.

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

    • One week intense training really helped with the on the job work, cannot complain at all

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • Would love to end up working at Bank of America Merrill Lynch Not sure what the general statistics about emplyment are however

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes! There was always someone who wantend to go out, especially becasue we were in central London

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • London is always expensive and you ahve to be prepared to pay for that

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

    • It is rgeat in central London in particular but as I stated previously it can also be quite pricey

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

    • Lots, sports teams and excercise groups regularly advertised Adverstisment boards arounf the office to promote other clubs or teams on offer

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

July 2013

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