Summer Associate Review

by Citi

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

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

    • I came to this internship with relatively high expectations, as any MBA candidate I presume, and so far my expectations have been surpassed. I have previously worked in the industry, however, the quality of talent and skills at Citi is at an exceptional level.

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

    • My team has been very welcoming and I met almost everyone in my industry group by the end of the first week. However, I did have to reach out and make an effort on few occasions with more senior team members.

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

    • Everyone has been extremely helpful and generous with their time, including senior managing directors that found time to come and greet me into the team.

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

    • S0 far I have been extremely busy with meaningful work. The work I have been working has been purely focused on deal execution with substantial opportunities for me to learn.

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

    • I was given a substantial level of responsibility from day 1. I was trusted with preparing documents which were directly presented to very senior members of the team.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I am currently perusing an MBA, so thus far the skills that I have acquired on the job are highly applicable to my degree programme and future career. I appreciate the level of practicality in the things we do. Moreover, I am learning about a sector / industry that I am fascinated by.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The general atmosphere is very collegiate and yet direct, which reflects the US heritage of the firm. I find it conducive to my learning experience thus far.

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

    • Well organised with a focus on meeting senior management on different occasions. Would have appreciated smaller groups events. Specifically events for the Summer Associates.

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

    • The programme began with a week of high quality comprehensive training. However, I would argue the main investment came in the form of people's time.

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

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

    • I hope I get a job with Citi - I am definitely excited about the opportunity for working with the team here.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The social scene felt very limited.

    2/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • It was pricy as everywhere in London. Nevertheless, the quality of shops and restaurants justified the prices.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • The nightlife in London is exceptional, but one must go to west London to experience it.

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

    • We had a corporate social responsibility day organised as part of our programme. On a team level there were multiple social events throughout the programme.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

July 2019

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