Treasury Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • The internship was very immersible while the role was more market focused than I previously anticipated. The Treasury department is very dynamic with numerous different functions that attracts a variety of skill sets.

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

    • The team have been very engaging and will always be available to answer any questions.

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

    • All questions and guidance on new systems were provided swiftly.

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

    • The first couple weeks were spent getting to grips with the function and the system. Following that I was involved with day to day activities similar to that of permanent employees.

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

    • Once things started going I was given the responsibility of managing the EUR and Dollar books of the team.

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

    • The skills and knowledge learnt have been very relatable and will easily be transferable to future roles.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere is very focused but also joyful at times.

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

    • It is apparent that HR cares about the interns, however they would do well to organise a few more networking/social events to get to know other interns and departments.

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

    • The first couple days were spent undergoing technical training. After that, further training could be found on the intranet.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • It appears that Barclays intends to promote the majority of its interns as opposed to some other investment banks.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were a few social events but too many should not be expected.

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

    • London is naturally expensive, however Barclays provides a one off living expense for the duration of the internship.

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

    • Nightlife can vary depending on the age and culture of the team. The majority are however not avid nightlife goers.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were a number of charity activities run in line with Rio 2016 Olympics theme.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

International

August 2016

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