Investment Banking Summer Analyst Review
by Bank of America
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Rating
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The Role
4.8
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The Company
4.8
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The Culture
4.8
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
Environment was very friendly and company's culture was great. Did not feel any pressure from colleagues or senior employees
Bank of America Merrill Lynch is a tier 1 US investment bank and as such employees tend to be very busy. I have spent my summer working in their investment banking division and work flow was tough but never frustrating. Moreover, a cap on interns' hours was applied.
The Company
Very collegial and supportive. People took the time to teach and work with us on every project, from the simple bureaucratic one to the complex and dynamic ones.
Very well organised. Every activity was well thought and arranged. You could see that they spent time planning and have done this for a very long time.
Training was very good. They covered all the basic concepts of accounting, math, financial analysis and reporting. Training was carried out by a third-party company. Potential improvements might be obtained if small weekly training sessions (team/division specific) can be done.
Company Parties/Events
Very appealing. The company is a US bank, very stable and growing business model, although still deeply interconnected with the banking industry.
The Culture
London is a very expensive city but offers great opportunities to meet new people and find new friends.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
Investment Banking, Banking
London
November 2016
