Investment Intern Review

by Hymans Robertson

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I have enjoyed my placement; it was very interesting learning about the intricacies of pensions and how the company functioned. It was good to continuously learn about different investment funds and strategies. The company has a good culture.

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

    • The company has a very supportive culture. All colleagues took the time to introduce themselves and offer advice when needed. They gave a wide range of work and seemed very interested in developing careers.

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

    • We were given weekly meetings with our 'People Manager' to see how we were getting on. Both the 'people' and 'team managers' were constantly looking at given you support. We were also allocated a 'buddy' who was a recent graduate who would be there to help when needed. All staff would give guidance if asked.

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

    • We were given our own personal project to complete over the 8 week internship which although started off slow and relatively unorganised, intensified towards the end. The amount, range and difficulty of client work picked up throughout the internship. By the 3rd week I was know longer asking for work and having it given to me.

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

    • We were given a lot of responsibility with our own personal project which we had to present to the management team at the end of the internship. The range of work given had different deadlines and therefore we had to juggle the timetable of our days.

    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 feel this internship greatly enhanced my skill set, understanding the different types of assets and when/why certain investments were made. Being surrounded by so many intelligent investment minds rubbed off on me, and I was able to understand the effects of the economy in much greater detail. We received a lot of the standard induction training in the first week or two and the personal project led us to develop important business skills.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The atmosphere of the office was very laid back. Everyone was approachable.

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

    • This was apparently the only 2nd year of summer placements for the investment team so there is definitely room for improvement. However, I felt supported and worked on a variety of work during my time there.

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

    • There are constant personal training sessions and you get the chance to be involved with fund manager, trustee and client meetings. These opportunities were very useful to be involved in. Graduates get a study day per week to revise for their upcoming exams.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

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

    • I would definitely consider the offer should I receive one. The company has a lot of useful connections and support your career aspirations.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, the company played football every week, social 'drinks' were very common and there were other events such as sports days and others.

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

    • As the internship was in London, the cost of living and socialising is expensive as expected. Commuting is also expensive but doable.

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

    • Nightlife was very good, the London office is right in the centre of the City of London.

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

    • Yes there was opportunities to get involved such as socials, sporting events, fundraising and other fun events such as tourist attraction visits.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking, Management Consulting

London

August 2017

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