Investment Banking Summer Analyst Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my internship as I was able to connect with bright individuals that share my values and learn a lot about the Investment Banking industry!

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

    • The employer provided a very supportive, friendly environment where colleagues were extremely helpful and caring and not too formal. It is hard to imagine better colleagues.

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

    • My buddy and mentor reached out to me immediately and I was in contact on a daily basis with them. They seemed very interested and committed in ensuring my success.

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

    • Certain days were busier and more challenging than others, but in general there was time pressure and tight schedules, despite the challenging virtual environment due to coronavirus.

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

    • I was assigned a case study, where I was the only one responsible. Analysts and associates supported me in the task. Due to the environment, I was only marginally involved in client material.

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

    • The training and skills acquired perfectly complement my theoretical studies through a hands-on approach, in which you are asked to complete new tasks and find solutions to problems in a team or individually. I grew professionally and personally thanks to the internship.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Extremely friendly and supporting atmosphere but at the same time results-oriented and high-performing.

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

    • Very well organized, despite the challenging virtual environment.

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

    • I could see how important I was for the firm, intense formal training of two weeks and plenty of time from extremely senior figures with speeches and calls.

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

    • Financial Bonus
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Extremely appealing overall - intense but satisfying.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Definitely

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

    • I worked from home so N/A; London would have been more expensive. However, I had to pay higher taxes by working from Italy.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • N/A

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Virtual drinks and quizzes were fun in the virtual environment due to thePandemic.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

July 2020

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