Post-Trade Analyst Intern Review

by ITG (Investment Technology Group)

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

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

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

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

    • I was extremely busy throughout my internship. The pace and variety of the work meant that the time I spent at ITG was interesting and exciting.

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

    • I was given the opportunity to take ownership of my own projects right from the start of the internship and felt that I was making a contribution to my department.

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

    • As well as developing technical skills such as database programming I also learned a huge amount about working in the financial sector and functioning as a part of a group.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was friendly but also very energized.

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

    • It was ITG's first time running an internship scheme and as a result the internship was less structured than it might have been. However this was no bad thing as it gave more opportunity for me to get involved in the work of my department .

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

    • Not much formal training was given but the on-the-job training and support was excellent.

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

    • Company Parties/Events
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I've been invited to apply for the graduate program and have also been asked back to intern during the Christmas vacation.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We were given lots of opportunity to socialize with the other interns and employees. The interns worked on a joint project together.

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

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

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

    • 3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Data Science

London

October 2010

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