Treasury Operations Project Team Analyst Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Fantastic company - really care about internship / placement students, investing in future of the company. I had lots of responsibility and was left to get on with my work rather than being micro-managed.

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

    • Very much. I had a 15min catch up with my manager every morning at 11am.

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

    • One of the objectives HR set you during the placement is to meet 10 directors/ managing directors – a chance to meet senior people in the business ehich is great.

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

    • Due to being involved on projects some days were extremely busy - other days were chilled! It was all about prioritising my time.

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

    • Worked with my manager as a team of two to complete project work - lots of responsibility.

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

    • • Operations business specific training: 2 days course covering overview of the different functions within Operations. • Top down thinking: one hour accelerated course in “The Minto Pyramid Principle Concept” • Final Concepts 1 day training

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • My team were good fun althoughand the culture was great, although my floor wasnt a s "young" as what i've heard other investment banks to be like - but this could be because I was within back office.

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

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

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

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

    • I'd love to go back to Barcap, but within a different department.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I played for BarCap touch rugby team on Tuesdays. Lots of sports and social teams/societies to join.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Lived in Clapham (South West London) which is about a 50 minute commute door-to-door to Canary Wharf. Used Green Locations. Paid £160 p/w for an awesome room in ahouse shared with other interns.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Canary Wharf - lots of bars and pubs, although the city (15 mins on dlr) has better atmosphere.

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

    • 4/5
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Investment Banking, Banking

London

November 2010

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