Investment Banking Summer Analyst Review

It is my first IBD internship and I would say it is the best summer ever. Plenty of networking activities, lots of support from the bank, on-the-job training and skills picking up...many activities are going on and are not what I have expected. If one ever got the chance, I would recommend it to him/her.

Each one of us has a staffer to allocate tasks to us. I have worked with different teams and there is always some way to add value. The best thing apart from being valued by colleagues is we can hear feedback, find ways to improve and continue to learn something else.

As have been said, each one of us has a staffer to help us manage the workload. Apart from that, we also get one buddy, mentor and development officer. HR is always there to offer help and the people we meet at job or during coffee chats give their guidance and advice as well.

It comes and goes like the life of an average banker. When it is busy, you get busier. When things cool off, you are chill. Overall speaking our life is quite balanced and we have plenty of activities to attend as well. The bank put in many resources to support our personal life too.

I would say a fair amount. Based on what full time employees say, analysts are here to make the life of the team easier - the same principle applies to summer analysts as well. The exposure we can get somehow depends on the tasks and teams we meet, but generally broad and encouraging.

Since I already finished my study at university, I wouldn't say much about degree. However, every job has something to teach you and let you apply in personal life. Banking is no exception but particularly so. We learn to how to manage expectations and utilise our limited time efficiently, both of which are highly transferable and beneficial to future career as well.

I wouldn't complain. Although It depends on teams and the people we meet, generally speaking the atmosphere is quite good and cheerful. Apart from work teams always hold events together and you can feel everyone is supporting each other closely. Interns are not sitting inside the teams but feel being included.

We have intern training every week, both mid-term and end reviews. In between we have the opportunity to participate in different bank-wide activities. Staffer will help us manage the workload to make sure we are not overly staffed or the other way around. It is a quite organised and structured program.

Quite a lot. Not only full time employees, ranging from analysts to managing directors are helping us develop skills and mindset, HR, assistant, even chefs at the canteen are offering their kind help in admin affairs. We have access to art and culture events sponsored by the bank as well.

Actually I am not sure. We should probably ask HR or senior management at the bank to get the statistics. That said, the bank is following the principle of responsible growth, which includes support for employees, diversity creation and many other aspects. I feel the prospect is positive and encouraging.

Summer interns and associates get along with each other quite well - eating together, working together, hanging out together, and saying hello to others every day. Cooperation is more often than competition, and anyhow we don't regard each other as competitors, but coworkers, which is a good thing for our development.

It is United Kingdom. It is the UK after Brexit. It is London. It is central London... I can continue. One can reasonably assume the cost of living is not low. Anyway the rent in some other countries or places are in unit of 'per month' or even 'per semester'. Here we talk about 'per week'.

Again, I shall repeat what I have said: It is United Kingdom. It is London. It is central London... Night life is no less colourful than other metropolitan cities, or better. Pubs are always open at least. However, it is a personal preference and your choices are very much accommodated and respected here.

Yes. For example, my bank sponsors many art and culture events, so we get access to different exhibitions at galleries. There is no face time required. As long as work is done, people can hang out together, like drinking, volunteering or playing golf. Activities can vary, depending on our accompany.