IB Summer Analyst Review

by Citi

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Very much so, the team are really friendly and supportive, and I am constantly learning.

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

    • My inputs are valued and my colleagues are happy to talk through the wider deal structure so that my contribution is that much more insightful.

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

    • We have been given a week of formal training as well as on the ground training within the team to consolidate pre existing knowledge and bring everyone up to speed.

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

    • Very busy! The hours are tough, and packed full of research, reading and contributing to presentations. However the team always sets aside time to relax, and you're definitely able to work the way that best suits you.

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

    • I was given a fair amount of responsibility, and was able to take the initiative on my tasks and see what I could make of them without being walked through,

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Banking gave me a completely different perspective on the way that the world works.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Friendly, hard working, and always eager to talk through things.

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

    • Organised enough to direct you, but not so prescriptive that you aren't able to ask for a particular kind of project,

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

    • One week of full time training, a further five or six sessions within the team

    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, lots of the seniors in my team (UK) have been here their whole careers.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, we were able to meet for drinks, and relax outside of work hours.

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

    • Expensive, but affordable given the salary for the internship we were awarded.

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

    • In Canary wharf, the nightlife is relaxed, its a drinks outside in the evening kind of environment.

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

    • We had a volunteer day, where we all got stuck in to some manual labour for a local park charity.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

July 2018

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