Summer analyst Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • As with any job, bits were less interesting. Overall, it was enjoyable.

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

    • Definitely valued as a colleague - not being treated like a peasant by those more senior. Both socially and in work, this was impressive. Even MDs would frequently go to buy coffee for everyone on the desk, including interns.

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

    • Enough to understand and learn, but little enough to keep it a challenge. The onus is on you to reach out to those with answers.

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

    • Some periods were busy but it was generally quite relaxed (normal for Summer season in investment banking). Had a few moments with nothing to do.

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

    • Impressive, to a practical extent. Most responsibility is internal, and we were left to run processes ourselves. This varies per desk - some tend to be more based on tedious excel work.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Soft skills are obviously the most transferrable. Powerpoint, excel, and presentation skills are the most relevant. There was little technical content that will help in the future.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Very professional, but with a lot of good banter. This very much depends on the desk. Transaction services and advisory tend to be quieter, whereas more client facing desks (coverage) are more lively and laid back.

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

    • Great programme of vocational and social events. Some desks could have been better prepared for interns but this wasn't the end of the world.

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

    • 'Lunch and learn' sessions helped us get a good overview of all the IB divisions but there was an absence of in-depth technical training. The training week at the beginning was good, but focussed mainly on corporate banking (not investment banking).

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Parties/Events
    2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Everyone is rated according to two rotations and a group presentation task at the end of the summer.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Plenty going on, either organised by RBS or by the interns.

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

    • London.. Still affordable though, given the pay.

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

    • London has plenty going on

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

    • Sports and drinks events. Senior speaker events are common and quite good.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Commercial Banking, Investment Banking

London

August 2013

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