Technology Analyst Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.9
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my internship. I strongly improved my Java skills as well as building a better understanding of Electronic Trading.

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

    • My tasks contributed to the project my team was working on rather than an individual side project - immediately adding value to my work. I was given a good balance of independent work and working under the guidance of members of my team.

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

    • I had the constant support of my manager/mentor - the ability to ask questions when needed as well as having guidance for my tasks. Members of the team also took time out to answer my questions and teach me which I greatly appreciated.

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

    • I always had an ongoing task to complete.

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

    • I was given complete responsibility of my tasks.

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

    • I have improved my Java skills which will assist me in my degree. Gaining a better understanding of Electronic Trading and Algo Trading as well the difference between the front end technology role and the developer role has also been an insightful experience.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a friendly but focused atmosphere.

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

    • The mix of talks, social activities and tasks were well planned and balanced. I enjoyed building friendships with the other interns and felt that the set up of the internship strongly supported this.

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

    • I received a lot of feedback from individuals advising me how best to improve skills and helping me decide the best role for me.

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

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

    • I would love to come back to this company to work full time as I enjoyed the work over the internship. But more importantly I felt comfortable for the whole time and loved the BAML culture. I have made life long friends in both other interns and employees which is invaluable to me.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There was a social event occurring most weeks and many intern became good friends so socialised regularly. Also, there was a strong social presence with the touch rugby team which was a pleasure to join.

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

    • I was fortunate enough to live at home, but like most of London it was quite expensive to go out.

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

    • Lively

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

    • Joined touch rugby

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

October 2015

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