Intern - Markets Review

by Citi

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • Fantastic - great opportunity to rotate on two different desks within Markets which broadens your experience and network.

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

    • Fitted in very well and can add value to the teams you're on, They are always interested to have a 'fresh set of eyes' to look at things differently.

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

    • I received a lot of support from not just my managers but the whole of the team. Everyone is very approachable - even if a trader is busy, they will most likely tell you to come back later.

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

    • Pretty busy most days and worked longer hours than the rest of the team. The work you are doing helps you to learn though so it's enjoyable. As interns, you don't just have the desk work to do - you have a formal presentation, a trading game and shadowing alongside the day to day.

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

    • You are limited in what you can do as an intern because you aren't FCA qualified and there is often a grad which can reduce the amount of work available for an intern to pick up. However, you do get the opportunity to learn the fundamentals, shadow the desk and pick up projects that the desk want to complete but don't necessarily have the time to look at.

    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 had already graduated once I started the internship.

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Very fun, fast paced and exciting. Lots of noise!

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

    • Very well organised. I think they really do listen to feedback from previous years. The fact you get to rotate twice and also participate in the trading game is a fantastic opportunity.

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

    • I think it's often up to the intern to make the most of the time on the trading floor - it's the people you sit with and speak to that you learn from and how that translates into the work you do.

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • Very. Graduate program has four rotations, each 10 weeks long so you get the opportunity to experience different asset classes across different roles (sales, trading, research, structuring, quants).

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes. There are a number of events where all of the interns meet where it's at work or at the end of internship event.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Fairly expensive (I believe) to rent in Canary Wharf. Social scene is quite expensive in terms of drinks.

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

    • Lots of bars - good for Thursday and Friday night. Lots of restaurants. No clubs.

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

    • There are a lot of things that go on outside of work but as an intern I didn't get much time to explore this as I was working long hours!

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2017

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