Summe Analyst Review

by UBS

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.6/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    2.8
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • The environment is very dynamic, welcoming and full of opportunities to put yourself at stake. However, the working hours are tough, and sleep-deprivation can impact your enthusiasm. Overall, the team is great, people are highly motivated and you get an enjoyable experience.

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

    • I do feel that they believed in my potential and tried to make sure that I felt challenged all the time.

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

    • I have been explained everything, but sometimes, since everyone is very busy, they struggle with answering follow-up questions and you have to sort it out yourself. You get to do a first week of training, but the technical part is poor and you don't learn much.

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

    • You come in at 8.30 and you are given work almost immediately, and leave after midnight once you are done with your work. My team was very market-driven, hence you have to work at fast-pace and there is always work to do. Since I interned during the summer, some weeks - when the seniors were on holidays - it was more quiet.

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

    • Even at day-one you are given a piece of work to do, but you often work on the smallest part of a bigger project.

    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 learnt determination, teamwork, how to focus, how to cope with stress, how to work in a hierarchical environment, and many other soft skills which I will be able to apply at any stage of my work or study path. But then I have learnt many hard skills, such as how to use a particular software, how a deal is brought through, what is the protocol, and loads, loads of excel.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very hectic, and driven by the personalities of the colleagues. If you are lucky - as I was - you can get a beautiful atmosphere that makes going to work pleasurable.

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

    • Very well. Assessment centre consisted of several steps (as for most investment banks), the HR are incredible and follow you in every single step, before and during the internship.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • It could be done more. Many trainings were more a façade, and they didn't make sure to have high-quality people.

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

    • 1/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • In terms of headcount, I believe that approximately 60% will get an offer after the internship, but it's just a gut-feeling. Competition is high, so you need to stand out and to come from a very solid background.

    2/5

    The Culture

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

    • Really good. Since the very beginning, and throughout the internship. Even in the moments in which we were judged individually (e.g. the case study at the end of the internship), people always helped one another and everyone has each other back.

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

    • Living in London drains your finances and you definitely don't have time to go out much - maybe you get one night out once every week.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Nightlife it's insane, but it's what you would expect from London. Too bad you don't have any time at all to enjoy it.

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

    • Opportunities are there, they promote volunteering and networking events. Again, does it really matter when you barely have time to sleep?

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2016

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