Global Markets Intern Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • Enjoyed it thoroughly, people were willing to impart knowledge onto you and adjust based on what level you are at, felt really welcomed to the bank

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

    • You can't add much value in a global markets internship as you learn by shadowing mainly

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

    • Was assigned a buddy and manager and a mentor, really good support system in place to make sure you are a good fit for the team

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

    • Worked on projects assigned but it was up to you as to how busy you want to be, you can ask other teams for projects as well.

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

    • Given projects to do, and a presentation to deliver at the end of each rotation, otherwise its up to you

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • A lot is learning on the job so what I learnt at the internship won't help with future studies, but will help in the workplace environment

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Fast paced environment, when it was busy it got hectic, when it was quiet people had time to talk to you and catch up

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

    • HR organised speakers to let interns learn more about the various desks on the floor, could have had more after work events with business people. Was only communicated very late when the next rotation started.

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

    • 1st week of the internship was a training week held by an external trainer, so the bank was really invested in our training

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Good company, good culture and people, would like to work here

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes good social scene, often went to the pub on Fridays

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

    • London is London

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

    • Good, quite central so easy to get around

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

    • Some events were organised, e.g. touch rugby tournament, white water rafting etc

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

August 2018

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