Summer Analyst Review

by Citi

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    2.8

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed the whole experience a great deal. Though as with every summer internship, there were periods of quiet, in general there was a good amount of work, and I learned a great deal throughout the whole internship.

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

    • I was always given work, and my colleagues made me feel welcome in the team.

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

    • I could always ask questions if I was unsure, and everyone made sure to explain tasks clearly so I was rarely completely at a loss of what to do.

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

    • I was lucky in that I was mostly busy throughout the day. Working on live deals meant there was always something to do.

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

    • When the analyst I was working with went on holiday, I was the only Analyst in my team, so there was a relative degree of independence and responsibility. In later weeks, greater trust was placed in me.

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

    • Given I have already graduated, the skills be of limited relevance to my degree, but they will certainly be of significant relevance in my future career steps.

    2/5

    The Company

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

    • Though my team was a comparatively small one, this created a tight-knit atmosphere, and I enjoyed being in the office.

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

    • The overarching programme was very well organised with lots of events for interns; at the same time, my team made sure to staff me on various deals relatively quickly to keep me busy.

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

    • In addition to the training week, my team also made sure to help me out when I was unsure.

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

    • 4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would very much like to return full-time, if I were given a return offer. The opportunity to work abroad, and in different areas of the business if very appealing.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Though the internship was of course busy for all, lunch and coffee was a definite possibility with other colleagues. Plus, attempts were made to meet up on Friday nights.

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

    • I live with my parents. But, Canary Wharf is not necessarily cheap for lunch, coffee and drinks.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There are nice bars, but one is tempted to leave Canary Wharf on Friday evenings.

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

    • It seems to vary from team to team, but the opportunities remained limited for me.

    2/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

International

July 2018

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