Investment Analyst Review

by Mercer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • Extremely enjoyable, not only have I learnt a tremendous amount about the investment industry, but the entire team I have worked with have been very welcoming.

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

    • The team was very friendly and always made me feel welcome.

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

    • Questions were always encouraged, though I would say some consultants were better considerably better at answering questions and clarifying misunderstandings than others.

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

    • This seemed to swing from one extreme to the other. The first few weeks were very quiet, although this wasn't just me but the whole team. However, my final two and a half weeks were rather busy, I often had 4-5 projects on the go simultaneously.

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

    • I was given several projects which I was solely responsible for. For the most part I worked on projects a graduate analyst would be expected to work on.

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

    • The knowledge of the investment industry I have gained as part of my internship will be invaluable when I begin my Master's degree. Furthermore, the Excel skills I have developed will also prove useful, both in academia and in the world of work.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly. Nobody was intimidating to talk to, no matter how senior.

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

    • Very well organised. My first day was an induction day in London, which was extremely useful. Initiatives such as the buddy system really helped to structure my first few weeks in the office.

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

    • An induction day as well as regular intern training session conference calls really helped me to make the most of accessing Mercer's vast intellectual capital resources.

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

    • National Travel

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

    • Very appealing - Mercer is a diverse organisation with many opportunities for an individual to pursue their interests.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Social activities consisted of team lunches, a cocktail making class, and several investment manager meals.

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

    • I come from Liverpool so living costs were not an issue. In terms of socialising; I honestly don't remember paying for anything during the whole time I was at Mercer.

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

    • Liverpool is deservedly renowned for it's nightlife.

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

    • I was not aware of any extra-curricular activities taking place.

    1/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Financial Management

North West

August 2011

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