Market Risk Officer Review

by MUFG

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Very enjoyable.

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

    • Felt like work done significantly contributes to the department. Limited contact outside communication directly related to work

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

    • Always willing to make time for you should you ask for it. Up to interns to ask for help though.

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

    • Balance between shorter and longer time tasks. Flet stretched on occasion but never overworked.

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

    • Given work of direct value to company, which it was up to me to independently manage

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

    • Significantly developed skills not covered in my degree but vital to a banking career.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very relaxed, flat, supportive atmosphere. Help is always available when asked for. Different departments have different noticeable characteristics

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

    • Mostly very well organised. Some very minor extra activities could have been organised better

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

    • Provided with 1 week of high quality financial training in first week, followed by regular training and development sessions and events. One morning training at Bloomberg offices also included.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • Very appealing. MUSI is one of only a few growing banks, and has an active focus on hiring in new junior talent.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Small size created a friendly non-competitive atmosphere among interns. Would occasionally go out for food/drink/chat after work either with other interns or with colleagues.

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

    • Pretty expensive, but affordable on an intern's salary

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

    • Pubs and bars always busy at the end of the week. Personally didn't investigate much.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Firm ran several popular subsidised activities for both interns and regular employees (eg. white water rafting, river cruises etc). Interns also take part in a volunteering day, in addition to specially organsised social events.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2015

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