Global Markets Summer Analyst Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.9
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Despite the pressure and the focus on results, I really enjoyed my internship. Attention to interns, in terms of educational experience and placement is unparalleled

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

    • Both interns and full time employees helped me during the entire process

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

    • Management and supervisors are not only interested in finding valid candidates, but also to place them in the role that best fits their skills, interests and aspirations.

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

    • Days are intense and long. However, thanks to hour cap and no work during weekend policy, work life balance is definitely better than that interns must put up with at other firms in the same industry.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • If deserved, people are more than willing to give you responsibility and make you grow.

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

    • What I learnt had been both very interesting and extremely useful.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The informal and friendly atmosphere of the Bank of America-Merrill Lynch trading floor is surely one of its strongest points.

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

    • The entire programme is carefully planned and studied. Being well organized meant to me that we also had the chance and the possibility to organize a reasonable part of our time.

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

    • Both in terms of direct training (external teachers, information sessions, career fair) and in the time each employee personally chooses to devote to you I have been extremely satisfied.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

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

    • I received a full-time offer from the firm to start next year.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Interns immediately bound together.

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

    • London is extremely expensive. Yet, the salary paid to interns is enough to conduct a good life.

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

    • Nightlife is probably elsewhere in London. However, you can easily afford to get there.

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

    • The bank promoted a number of activities outside work.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

November 2015

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