Contractor- Customer & Business Risk and Financial Crime Review

I have thoroughly enjoyed my internship at Lloyds. I have noticed a really positive attitude to work life balance in this company and that makes it an atmosphere that is pressurised enough to demand results but relaxed enough to allow you to appreciate other benefits of working at this company.

Within my team and colleagues I work closely with I feel very valued and respected and never got the sense I was viewed as 'Just the intern' they have been keen to involve me in team activities even if it is beyond my remit. A small selection of colleagues I have had to contact for the purpose of my project haven't got back to me which I find disappointing however this is not a reflection of the majority of colleagues.

My manager and member of my team whom I work most closely with have been very supportive and allowed me to take control of my own experience here whilst offering advice and assistance at any point. I feel my needs whatever they may be have been met.

Given I have a project to work on I have been very busy, particularly from week 4 onwards. The first 3 weeks was a bit more of a slow burner but that may be due to the nature of a project being in the nascent stages. Despite this I was still busy and always had the option open to me to shadow another team if there were to be a lull-period.

I have been give a surprising amount of responsibility, for example, I have been given the permission to speak to Head of Functions solo and present my project.

In terms of my degree I am not sure this is too much that I have learnt/gained that is noticeably transferable. However I have definitely developed my skills to become much more confident in the workplace and feel much better equipped to carry future projects forward.

A relaxed environment on floor level but not much activity in the foyer. I was aware of activity in the other offices which had more open spaces but my office (Dalkeith Road) was fairly inactive. Still had a positive atmosphere despite lack of activity in common areas.

Perfect. The effort Lloyd’s arranged what was for me an internship full of activity, responsibility and support. In addition they organised accommodation which was ideal and my transport at the start and end was fine too. There were issues with the company I was technically employed through regarding holiday pay, however Lloyd’s cannot be responsible for their incompitancies.

Lloyd’s invested a lot in to me. I was given licence to take my project wherever I wanted and offer appropriate support along the way. They were happy for me to spend days out of the office shadowing other departments or team. I was also able to gain exposure to very senior figures, the time they invested in me has helped me understand how to develop a lot.

As it stands I have had positive feedback from individuals all over my business area and would like to think upon writing this I can do well in my interview and be offered a role on the graduate scheme.

Yes! We lived in a block of student flats and there was always someone available to talk to. Added to this the Edinburgh festival was on, creating plenty of opportunities to socialise on top of the nightlife available in Edinburgh.

Compared to what I am used to in the North West and East Midlands, Edinburgh was expensive. I wasn’t struggling to get by, but my spending was noticeable on the bank statements. As long as you don’t go crazy the pay you get from the internship is more than enough to get you through 10 weeks I’m Edinburgh.

There was plenty of variety but I did miss the student nights. The standard Friday/ Saturday nights are okay but just aren’t quite the same as when you’re in uni instead. Plenty of bars and pubs to take advantage of for a more relaxed evening too.

Everyone has to be involved with the charity challenge which is competed in teams of 10. You have the opportunity to fundraise (within guidlines) With the team and I found there is no justification needed with my manager as it was part of the imternship. There were also networking sessions arranged and a trips to the vaults for interns.