Market Risk Research Analyst Review

by UBS

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.5
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Very much enjoyed my time there, always work to be getting on with and despite having a set of daily duties, there was always something different to do

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

    • Was given much responsibility and thus my team became dependent on my work

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

    • Manager was very helpful in suggesting additional training and areas in which i should try and improve my knowledge if i would want a future career in that role

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Every day i would have a set of tasks that had to be complete before 2pm, how quickly they were done was dependent on the data that we were given. Generally it is a very 8am-6pm type of job though

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

    • Considerable responsibility, whole desks were handed over to me, I was allowed to change and amend the reports so that they were more efficient or showed the data more clearly

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

    • Developed good teamwork and communication skills, limited knowledge on a wider scope though

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Fair bit of banter around the office but worked within a small team (7 people) during a busy period so there were some times when people had to get down to work.

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

    • Very well organised, very easy to get in the swing of work quickly

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

    • Offered a couple of training sessions but nothing amazing

    2/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Healthcare from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Would very much like to return to the company but witrhin a different team as i am unsure of the future prospects in the market risk team

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Were around 10 other interns from the university course on the scheme, so lots of social and people to see at lunch and after work

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

    • Not very cheap, worked right near liverpool street, so very much city territory but you are paid accordingly

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

    • Lots of pubs and bars which are great fun, can be expensive but good nonetheless

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

    • Yes, but did not take much part, there were most sports groups though

    3/5
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London

October 2010

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