Risk Model Validation Analist Review

by Lloyds Banking Group

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Rating

2.8/5
  • The Role
    2.3
  • The Company
    2.6
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • I felt the pace of the job was too slow.

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

    • I was quite contained within my group of 4 people.

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

    • I received guidance when I asked for it.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I felt I had too much spare time.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I created a model on my own, that will be used in the future, so quite a bit of responsibility.

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

    • I will use the functions of Excel and R learned in this role.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • It was often quiter than what I would like.

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • It was organised well, it was just at a slow pace.

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

    • We had an hour every few days one on one with the line manager.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would consider working for LBG, but I would not do the exact same role again.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The people on the scheme that I lived with were very social, we have not stopped moving since day one.

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

    • It was quite pricy considering we lived in London. However, the level of wages helped.

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

    • It was good, just not as good as Sheffield.

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

    • There is always something going on in London.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

August 2013

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