Summer Analyst Review
by UBS
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.3
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The Company
4.5
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The Culture
4.3
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
I enjoyed it very much. IB allows you to push your boundaries and learn a lot in a condensed period of time.
The people were great and inspiring.
It was a good balance between being guided enough and also being given the freedom to use your own judgement.
Very much, although there were some quiet days as well due to the generally quieter summer period.
Sometimes more, sometimes less - overall more than I expected. I was very happy with the amount of responsibility, trust and client exposure.
I developed a very large set of skills during the past 8 weeks. I didn't know much before and I had an incredibly steep learning curve.
The Company
Very good atmosphere. This is one of the few companies that actually lives what it says in terms of culture. People are willing to collaborate and challenge each other. The hierarchy is relatively flat and seniors are approachable.
Very well organized. We had socials, training sessions and talks. Generally the organization of feedback processes and team allocation worked well, too. 3 Feedback questionnaires in 8 weeks was maybe a little much, but better than less.
The firm invested a great deal in us and provided us plenty of opportunity to socialize with each other, other teams and colleagues. Especially the talks across other teams or business divisions were great and allowed us to learn more about the industry in general.
Subsidised Canteen
Subsidised/Company Gym
Company Parties/Events
Working from home
Technically, everyone in the internship could receive a job offer if he/she is willing to work hard and convinces with their work. There is a final case that has to be completed in order to pass to the final stage of the process.
The Culture
We all had very different personalities and background which made the social life enriching, inspiring and fun. The atmosphere was open, collaborative and positive. Actually the colleagues and peers were the best and most important aspect of the internship.
London in general is very expensive compared to other European cities. But Shoreditch is still relativey affordable and offers a very attractive social life.
Great - plenty of bars, restaurants, cafes and markets. Many young people live around there and it is a creative, alternative neighborhood with great freetime value.
Well, working hours are demanding but there are plenty of opportunities once you do have the free time to enjoy them.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
Investment Banking
London
August 2018
