Risk Summer Analyst Review

by Citi

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Great experience in every aspect, and exceeded all expectations and preconceptions I had prior to beginning the internship.

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

    • You are given exactly the right amount of responsibility at all times, and your work is recognised.

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

    • Help is always available from all levels of seniority.

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

    • Very busy most of the time, which is to be expected in such an industry as investment banking.

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

    • Appropraite level of responsibiliy given - your abilities are constantly gauged and tested.

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

    • I was able to apply many of the skills I had gained throughout university, and found myself completing tasks that I may not have otherwise had the confidence to attempt.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very busy but friendly atmoshere at all times.

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

    • Citi's HR and Graduate Development teams cannot be faulted with reference to ensuring successful internships.

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

    • Internships are more about development, the training will come later. However, there were endless opportunities to improve your skills and become more knowledgable about any aspect of the job.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Managed to secure a full-time job, and was delighted.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Many opportunities to meet the 180 other interns, and made many friends throughout the summer who I will meet again next year.

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

    • London is more expensive than most other UK cities, but salaries generally reflect this.

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

    • Excellent nightlife in London, it serves all needs and interests.

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

    • Several functions throughout the summer to meet with senior employees of the bank as well as the other interns.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

September 2010

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