HR Generalist - Sales & Trading - UBS Investment Bank Review

by Mountbatten Institute

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

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

    • Thoroughly enjoyed it. Being in NYC and working for a global, top-tier investment bank was a priceless experience

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

    • Very much so

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

    • My boss was very supportive even when I got things wrong. Was professional and consistent in his feedback

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

    • Some days were really busy, some days were really quiet.

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

    • Progressively more throughout the year. Not much at the start but you have to earn it.

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

    • Fantastic transferable skills and cultural knowledge.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Professional, relaxed but focused.

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

    • Great. Logistically running an internship in New York for someone coming from the UK must be very difficult and I had no problems so happy to say it was well run.

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

    • The opportunity was there to take part in extra courses, lunch and learns etc.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • Hard to say as it was a fixed year in New York.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • A year in New York with 300 other interns!!!! So many brunches.

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

    • Expensive

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

    • It's New York. I haven't experienced anything better.

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

    • Yes. Volunteering, sporting events, cultural events, fashion shows, networking dinners. Both with UBS and Mountbatten Institute

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Human Resources

International

March 2015

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