Global Markets Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    2.4

    The Role

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

    • Overall, very well structured. The HR department does a great job in making sure you gain an insight into all areas of the Investment Banking business.

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

    • Your team make you very welcome and part of the team from Day 1. Your work is integral to the functioning of the team which makes you motivated.

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

    • Mid term reviews and end of term reviews keep you on track. However, I feel like there could be more feedback given outside of the formal review track.

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

    • I think it depends on the desk. My desk is known to be more relaxed than other desks in the same function. Having said that, I always had something to do and was always productive.

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

    • A lot of responsibility that is integral to the functioning of the team.

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

    • Excellent skills developed and training that will carry on with me for the future.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • There's never a dull moment on the trading floor. A lot of camaderie and slightly noisy at times but it contributes to the atmosphere.

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

    • Very well organised. As mentioned, HR does an excellent job in organising speaker series events and also social events.

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

    • A week's training at the beginning of the internship. However, I felt that it could be more in depth and desk specific.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Uncertain as we have not received a decision yet

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • The social scenes amongst interns appears to be not as good as other banks. However, there were a few attempts to organise social events.

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Expensive cost of living in Canary Wharf - but that is London.

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

    • Buzzing scene in way of bars and restaurants, although I did not experience much of it. More options in central London than in Canary Wharf.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Occassionally. Go karting event and dinner at the Gherkin organised by HR was fun.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

August 2013

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