Internal Internships – Financial Management Review

It was a rewarding experience as I learnt first-hand what a financial plan really entails. I am extremely grateful that I was offered the possibility to decide where I wanted to further my expertise in.

The working environment was really pleasant as it is a small company. From day one they treated me as part of the team and listened to my opinions and views.

It is always a difficult task to start in a company as the people working there might not be aware of how much workload one can take on. However, my experience was great as I was working individually with my supervisor regularly checking in. In addition, I was asked to update my process and work in a spread sheet so that my working, learning curve could be better judged by myself and my supervisor. I’ve found this very helpful.

I would say I was given a decent amount of work but I was not overloaded with work. Nevertheless, I was told from day one that if I believe to be able to take up on more work, I should say so.

Actually I was surprised by the amount of responsibility I was given. I had the chance of imputing my own ideas and I valued that a lot.

I learnt how to be organised and structured. I guess that is a crucial skill to have. As it is similar to my studies, I already realised that the sometimes seemingly dry financial courses from University are so much more interesting as I actually now know why these things need to be considered in the real world.

The office environment can be described as warm and friendly. Every morning, we would all start with an-over coffee meeting with what to expect of the day.

During my interview I was already asked where I would like to set my emphasis on if I get the internship. This was very helpful as I could focus on parts I wanted to improve. During the internships, I was able to improve whilst always following an assigned schedule. Overall, I would say it was set up with a love for detail and structure.

I never felt as if I was “only” an intern. From day one, I felt like I was part of the team as I was given real tasks and included in general discussions and meetings.

It seems like a goal to strive for. Unfortunately, I still have to finish my University studies but I am sure that I will consider them or hopefully they me once I finish my studies.

Yes. We all had a good time and really bonded over lunch breaks.

As their office is based in central London, living expenses really depend on where you live. As I live in a student accommodation from my University, I guess my situation was different than for those who are not currently enrolled at University. In regards to socialising, it really depends on what you like and how you decide to spend your money.

London’s nightlife is as any capital city’s one really vibrant. There is always something to do for any pocket size.

We always had some nice company dinners. These were real nice opportunities for bonding and getting to know the rest outside of the office.