Investment Banking Summer Analyst Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.6
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • Great overall experience with a steep but manageable learning curve.

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

    • As much as an intern can realistically be valued.

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

    • Help was available whenever I needed it and no one made it feel like it was a chore on their part.

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

    • A mix - some days were very quiet and some days were extremely busy.

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

    • The more you proved yourself capable of delivering what was asked the more was given to you.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The ability to work consistently for long hours will no doubt help hugely, as will the great attention to detail required in this job.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Very friendly.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Well Structured generally. Training week could be more time efficient.

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

    • A lot of skills sessions which contributed to development.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

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

    • Very appealing.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, the intern group was a friendly, fun group of people.

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

    • Central London so quite expensive.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Central London so great.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Lots on offer but limited time to access them.

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

August 2017

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