Investment Banking Summer Associate Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • It's been a challenging and insightful experience. Exactly what I was looking for.

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

    • 100%.

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

    • The mentoring in BofAML is very strong. You always know who to reach out to, and even if you don't do it proactively, someone will check on you from time to time to make sure everything is progressing according to plan.

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

    • Very, in a good way. Always having something new to go over or challenge yourself with.

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

    • I was supervising Summer Analyst work and working directly with Senior Bankers. The exposure was way above my expectations. I think that empowerment is one of the things I valued the most of my experience in BofAML.

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

    • 100%. My modelling, finance, and profiling skills got strengthened. But also my soft skills, communication, leadership, negotiation. I found opportunities to develop in every aspect of what an MBA is supposed to be.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Challenging, smart, fun. Cannot think of a better place to be.

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

    • Very well.

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

    • They were completely invested into this. Everyone was approachable. The mentioned recruiting is a priority here, and they made that statement alive every single day.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

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

    • Very.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Absolutely. I made friends for life.

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

    • High. This is the City after all.

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

    • Fun but limited.

    1/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Plenty.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

August 2018

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