Cash Management Analyst Review

by BlackRock

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my time at BlackRock, the work was diverse and interesting, and the atmosphere around the office was superb.

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

    • I was given a lot of responsibility to go away and complete tasks/projects on my own.

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

    • My line manager was fantastic during my time at BlackRock and after leaving BlackRock. Any training or additional information that I needed was provided to me.

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

    • At certain times of the month I was border line 'too busy' but at the same time this is what made the job enjoyable because it meant that I was never bored.

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

    • Given lots of responsibility from day 1 which was great because it instantly made me feel like the company had confidence in me and my abilities.

    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 that I have learned and knowledge that I have gained will be instrumental in later years because they are all so transferable.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere was fantastic in the office, it was a great team to work for.

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

    • I was the first 12 month internship to take place at BlackRock so there were a couple of teething problems but these have now all been sorted out.

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

    • I was given great training throughout my time with the company.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • I had a fantastic time at BlackRock and would love to return on the graduate programme.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were numerous nights out throughout the year that were great in helping to get to know the team.

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

    • Expensive for a university student.

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

    • The nightlife was good, but very different to that of university nightlife.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There were a couple of charity events that you could get involved with and numerous sports teams that you could join.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

September 2011

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