Capital Markets Origination Summer Analyst Review

by Citi

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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?

    • I undertook 2 rotations in Citi's Capital Markets teams which allowed me to gain a great deal of exposure to different products. The tasks we were set were intellectually stimulating and the atmosphere with colleagues was very friendly. The only downside came on quiet days where you may not have a lot to do

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

    • Colleagues were exceptionally helpful and welcoming and more than willing to answer any questions. Before long I was being given high value tasks would be sent out to various clients. Colleagues were happy to pass on additional work once you had demonstrated that you were capable

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

    • Management and Supervisors were friendly and offered their support. At times the delegation of responsibilities was murky and not all tasks were explained as individuals were out of the office

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

    • Business could range from being bored to being a bit too busy. Generally speaking the balance was there but I felt there were a few too many days of limited activity that could have been better utilised with additional tasks

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

    • Significant responsibilities ranging from working on active pitches to market updates to over 300 individuals

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

    • Having graduated it cannot assist these skills but I certainly feel the skills would have helped in the final year. Going forward the skills will be beneficial if I look to pursue a career in banking or other industries that require similar MO skills.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Good atmosphere with colleagues willing to joke around with each other. Much more relaxed than I expected with people happy for you to go to the gym during the day if quiet

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

    • A change in personnel led to some miscommunication over certain projects.

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

    • Provided generic training tasks but limited individual training which was mostly gained through experience

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • A relatively high conversion ratio at a time when they were looking to increase their headcount

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Interns willing to socialise every Friday and some weeks more. Also across divisions

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

    • London prices (Canary Wharf) but not as bad as I expected

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Nightlife limited but surrounding areas excellent

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

    • Plenty of opportunities that could be better advertised

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2014

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