Financial Analyst Review

by American Express

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Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    4.6

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoy my role at Amex and felt that there was the right structure and environment to develop me as much as possible during my placement year.

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

    • The team gave me a lot of responsibility and were really welcoming when I first started. It made me feel confident to have a go at trying new things as well as made the days go much much faster!

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

    • My manager was really friendly and answered all of my silly questions!

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

    • I always had things to do, but the nature of the job means that there are busy and busier points.

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

    • I was so surprised at the reponsibility I was given. I had the same responsibility as people who had been working as finance analysts for 2 years or so. This made the job so much more exciting.

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

    • I am really hoping I get offered a graduate role with Amex but if not I feel the skills I have learnt this year will help me in any role I apply for going forward.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • People work really hard but always make time for a good laugh and a joke. It makes working so much easier.

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

    • Lots of HR events which were really fun and allowed us to meet different people all over the business. You are also set goals like a proper full time job, which are then reviewed. You always know how you're doing which I think is really important.

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

    • So much time and support from other people on the team and analysts as well as people all over the company who would meet with me and tell me a bit about their role to further my knowledge.

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I haven't found out yet if I have a role, but I really want one!

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Really good support amongst the placement students as well with the team. I think the team is more important as the other analysts are the ones that can help you when you're lost!

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

    • I lived in Brighton which is big place and there are cheap and expensive places to go. You get a good salary though so I don't see why this would be an issue. My salary was enough to pay rent and support myself easily.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Amazing nightlife! Brighton has something for everyone.

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

    • People are busy so it's hard to arrange things, but when we do it's always really fun :)

    5/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

South East

August 2013

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