Summer Analyst IB Review

by Citi

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Very much so, I enjoyed the challenges, and being out of my comfort zone

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

    • I couldn't initially make the most insightful contribution, but everyone was keen to let me test out my ideas and learn

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

    • one week of training, further training sessions that were team specific

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

    • usual hours were 9am -1am, constantly had a steady stream of work

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

    • Being of a non finance back ground, initially i needed more assistance, but it ramped up as the weeks went on

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

    • you learn how to work in a team with different personalities and ideas

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Generally hardworking but friendly, everyone is keen to go the extra mile

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

    • We had structured reviews at the midpoint and the end to see how we improved measurably

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

    • they gave us a week of full time training, and everyone is always happy to talk things through with you

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • Lots of the people in the team i interned for have spent their whole career there

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • work permitting, we made sure to get out at least once a week

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

    • London is expensive, but you're compensated well and it doesn't feel so tight

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

    • open air drinks, sports night, relaxed eating out options but no actual clubs

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

    • you can always organise something as a team, and people are happy to join in

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

July 2018

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