Analyst Review

by Rothschild & Co

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • A major insight from a very well structured internship, following a very rigorous assessment programme.

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

    • I feel that the work I undertook formed an important part of larger projects and this work was appreciated by senior staff.

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

    • What I most appreciated was being provided with context of each piece of work, which enabled me to develop a great understanding of strategy and business modelling. Supervisors shared their knowledge freely.

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

    • The pool system meant that the interns were well managed and work was balanced. It also meant that I was able to get greater exposure.

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

    • I was given great exposure of four teams over my internship, and felt that the work I was doing - contributing directly to pitch books, etc - was a valid and valuable contribution

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

    • The insight into this particular area of work will stand me in good stead for a future career. I now know the full extent of commitment and energy required.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Pressurised and hard working andvery friendly and welcoming.

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

    • At every stage tehre was good structure and communication. I felt well looked-after and did not at any time find myself without guidance.

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

    • I believe the whole internship was structured with my development in mind, which I appreciate unreservedly.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I was very pleased to be offered a position, on very flexible terms, following a very competitive internship.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Not particularly, but working hours precluded this to some extent.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Working in the City is not cheap, but we were well subsidised with the staff canteen as well as luncheon vouchers.

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

    • Very good on the few occasions I was able to leave the office at a reasonable time.

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

    • None

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Accounting, Business Operations, Commercial Banking, Banking, Data Science

London

September 2013

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