Investment Analyst Intern Review

by Mercer

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Rating

2.7/5
  • The Role
    2.9
  • The Company
    3.0
  • The Culture
    1.9

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed it a lot. The work was varied and I received good support from the team.

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

    • Every piece of work I did I recieved good feedback with the option to go over my work and re-check it.

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

    • My team leader and my buddy were both very supportive, alongside the analysts in the team. I always felt I could ask questions if I needed.

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

    • I wasn't as busy during the first four weeks however this picked up a lot in my last 4 weeks.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given more responsibility as time went on.

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

    • I am not sure the technical skills will be transferable into my degree.

    1/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere is very friendly and calm however everyone works very hard. There is scope for having a chat with the other analysts which is nice.

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

    • Quite organised. I liked having the extra tasks such as charity fundraising and a group project wiht the other regionals. Possibly it would have been good to have a more scheduled timetable.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • A lot of investment. We recevied training on technical softare, other Mercer business lines and things like ESG and Responsible Investing. The plan is to study CFA if offered the graduate role which is a huge bonus.

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

    • 1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Okay social scene, could be a bit more lively.

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

    • Edinburgh is expensive.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Good bars and restuarants. Clubs aren't as good.

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

    • Not many.

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

August 2014

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