Summer Analyst - Capital Markets Origination Review

by Citi

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.1/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.3
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • Loved the thriving and dynamic environment. The staff were friendly and welcoming.

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

    • Would have loved to be more involved in projects but all the analysts were available to discuss and teach in any way possible.

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

    • The goal setting exercise was a good experience and really helped me optimise my experience

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

    • It all depended on the day. Because of the summer ECM markets were a little slow but it could also pick up in an afternoon.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I had to prove myself to be given more responsibilities.

    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 training was not so helpful unfortunately but my previous experiences and my degree were vital in understanding the business and work

    3/5

    The Company

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

    • Great atmosphere. The people you work are open and friendly.

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

    • We were monitored all the way. If I ever had a problem people were ready to listen and help me out

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

    • A lot of time and effort. People wanted me to succeed and it was perfect

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

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

    • The possibilities to get hired were great and the possibilities to network with other teams were high

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • My fellow students were kind and as eager as me to discover this environment

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

    • Unfortunately Canary Warf is a very expensive place to live and work in

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

    • There is relatively no nightlife in canary Warf except a variety of pubs that are to packed at night

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

    • Every couple of weeks we had social and sporting events with various teams

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

July 2018

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