Risk Summer Analyst Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    3.5
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed my internship as I had challenging work, and everyone is very approachable, making it easy to ask questions. I have learnt a lot during the internship.

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

    • I felt part of the team within a few days. I was working on a project that was of real value to the team, and hence I felt valued by my colleagues.

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

    • I was given all the support I needed to carry out my project to a high standard. My manager was available each day so I could ask questions.

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

    • I always had something to do - in addition to my main project, there was the Citizenship Challenge, where I had the opportunity to advise a charity on a problem it faced. I was also able to meet many senior people, enabling me to begin to piece together how different parts of the bank fit together.

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

    • Towards the end of the internship, I was given responsibility to represent our team at the weekly update meeting, a task usually given to someone with several years' more experience than me. This is one example of when I was given significant responsibility during the internship.

    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 I have gained will be very valuable if I decide to continue to work in the same division in the future.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very positive - everyone is very approachable, and people are passionate about their work

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

    • Very well organised

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

    • There were a couple of specific training days, allowing me to develop knowledge

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • For the division I am interning in, employment prospects are positive

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes - several intern events were organised

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

    • Rather expensive, as is to be expected in London

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

    • Good - many bars in Canary Wharf

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

    • Yes - there were other initiatives such as the Citizenship Challenge I mentioned earlier

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

August 2016

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