Summer Analyst Review

by Rothschild & Co

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • Excellent exposure to the team, industry and investment banking through active involvement in live deals, pitches and calls/meetings.

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

    • I felt integral to the team, as I was given real responsibilities on pieces of work that make up the bigger picture.

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

    • Though usually busy, team members always made time to ensure that you were appropriately briefed or understood a task fully.

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

    • Very busy, but that is the nature of the industry.

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

    • Given high levels of responsibility - work had often gone to make the final cut.

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

    • Developed an invaluable mix of both technical and interpersonal (soft) skills.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Collegial and friendly: The team was really absorbed in their work, but were very approachable.

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

    • Had a few well-planned social events.

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

    • I felt the firm had invested a lot in me, through the training week and on-going reviews and guidance from team members which is a mix of formal and on-the-job learning.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym
    3/5
  • 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?

    • A few social events were arranged, but usually I had work due so was unable to participate fully.

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

    • Cost of living is high in central London

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

    • It looked rather good from my desk

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes, through Rothschild in the Community

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

September 2015

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