Summer Analyst Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I thought it was a very useful internship, and I was given a lot of responsibility that helped develop my skill set over the course of the internship.

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

    • While my contributions were probably trivial in the grand scheme of things, I felt my work was appreciated by my supervisors.

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

    • Very friendly and open environment at RBS. Felt very comfortable maintaining an open dialogue with my line manager and superiors on my desk.

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

    • Deal flow fluctuates so it varies throughout the internship. Just be ready to contribute when called upon and you should be fine.

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

    • Though I was not "running the show" I felt I was given a level of independence on the work I was assigned and it would be included in the final version presented to clients.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Very helpful, I think I will have an advantage compared to students that did not participate in an internship.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Results-oriented atmosphere. If you get your work done then no one minds if you take an extended break. Also, everyone is quite friendly.

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

    • Very organized in my opinion with lots of extra-curricular events set up for the internship as well.

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

    • Attended several training sessions both on-site and externally. Thought their was significant investment in the interns.

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

    • Company Car

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I think if the company finds you are talented, then you can definitely expect a job offer.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great social scene amongst the intern class. Would meet up several times a week either at social events or in a non-formal environment. Open communication within the office as well.

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

    • Central London is expensive. However, you make a decent amount of money on the internship so it is manageable.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Multiple options that catered to young workers very close by.

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

    • You have to be proactive but there are many groups within RBS that host events and activities outside of work.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

August 2011

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