Summer Analyst HSBC Global Asset Management Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • It was very enjoyable. There were plenty of social events and very interesting seminars. My team were very welcoming and I found it easy to get along with them. There was also the opportunity to get involved with some very relevant projects at HSBC.

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

    • I felt very valued and I was assured that the work I was doing would be continued by my team as part of a wider project, so it felt very important.

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

    • My line manager was very approachable and I could go and talk to her at any point about any issues that I had.

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

    • I was relatively busy most of the time, but I was extremely busy towards the latter end of the programme.

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

    • I was given a project which looked into researching an area in which HSBC was going to branch out into. I was also involved in a project which was the biggest area of Investment within the Asset Management group.

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

    • I learned a lot about research techniques and about the financial markets.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • There was a very relaxed and friendly atmosphere on my floor.

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

    • There was a great mix of seminars, social events, regular catch up meetings with HR representatives and relevant work which was going to make a difference to the business.

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

    • I feel as though the internship programme had been very well thought out and that it was a strong area of investment for the firm.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Very appealing.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a very good social scene during the internship and I was able to make friends across all different business areas of HSBC.

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

    • I commuted from home, but London is quite expensive for socialising.

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

    • Excellent

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

    • There were a lot of opportunities to get involved with social events which were put on by HR, as well as grad students and my team. There was also the opportunity to get involved in seminars and sports clubs.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking, Economics

London

August 2015

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