Markets Summer Analyst Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.2
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • Love the environment, enjoy the work, like how laid back it is and the lack of hierarchy. Disliked early mornings, seriously early mornings, but it's the price you pay.

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

    • Very few people I didn't get on with, however one of the Directors on one of the desks decided early doors that he didn't like me, so didn't really enjoy that desk as much as the other.

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

    • Developed a good relationship with the head of one of the desks I was on so lent on him for advice and guidance when I thought I needed it. He was very open and honest and I really appreciated his help. When he went on holiday the others on that desk also helped me with guidance and suggestions, so overall positive.

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

    • Went through some periods of having lots to do and some periods of having not much to do, however in the periods of downtime I was able to talk to people to get a more accurate view and understanding of what the job entails on a day to day basis.

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

    • In a Sales & Trading internship it is tough to give the interns much real responsibility, as we aren't going to be talking to clients and we are also not FCA approved, so obviously can't do any Trading. As such it is tough to give interns 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?

    • Valuable skills in terms of dealing with people, coming across well, meeting new people and also asking questions about things you don't understand. One of the major skills I learnt was how to deal with sleep deprivation, which is key.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very good, laid back, good chat, exciting atmosphere. Also, good to have the Ashes on the TV.

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

    • Well organised however a few things marred it, for example hearing about our second rotation destination at 3.20 on Friday when we were expected to be on our new desks at 6.30 on Monday morning.

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

    • Lunchtime talks and mini rotations throughout ensured that we gained exposure and time in different areas of the business.

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Hedging my bets as haven't found out yet.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Better than I expected, but not like we went parrtying every night.

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

    • Central London is always expensive, especially so in The City.

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

    • Central London offers loads, and there are lots of places in The City willing to take your hard earned money off you

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

    • Nothing that I'm aware of.

    1/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking, Sales

London

August 2013

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