Global Markets Summer Analyst Review
by Royal Bank of Canada
Rating
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Skills
5.0
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Responsibilities
5.0
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Support & Guidance
5.0
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Culture
5.0
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Your Impressions
5.0
- 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
- How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
- How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
- How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
- Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
- 3. Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
- Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
- 4. How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
- 5. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
- How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
- How would you rate the social opportunities?
- How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
- How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
- 6. To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
- Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
- Please rate how your experience met your expectations
- Please rate the future employment prospects at Royal Bank of Canada
- 7. Would you recommend Royal Bank of Canada to a friend?
- 8. What advice would you give to others applying to Royal Bank of Canada
Overview
Global Markets = Sales, Trading and Structuring. In Sales, much of my day was spent helping to prepare morning news/commentary, listening into client meetings and preparing presentations. In Trading, much of my day was spent learning technical jargon and networking with colleagues. It is more difficult to assimilate into the role of a trader as there is capital at risk - so there is a limit to what you can do. I didn't rotate on any structuring desks.
Skills
Confidence, technical understanding, product understanding, presentational skills, time management skills, communication, Excel proficiency, ability to interpret data, problem-solving
Responsibilities
You are given as much responsibility as you are prepared to take/demonstrate that you are able to take (within reason). There are some things that you can't do (e.g. trading) but if you show you can be trusted to complete tasks to a good standard, you will be allowed to help out with small tasks that will benefit the team.
Support & Guidance
Loads. Typically, the Investment Banking stereotype is that it is very cut throat and unsupportive. At RBCCM, I was in constant contact with lots of people, from analyst level all the way up to Managing Director - an experience that I don't feel could be replicated as well at other firms.
Culture
Very good, very welcoming and very comforting. I felt like I always had a strong support network around me.
Your Impressions
Honestly, this placement was one of the best decisions I have made in my life. I learnt so much, not only about the company and the industry, but also about myself. I've also made some good friends from the experience so I would definitely recommend to anyone who has the opportunity to go through it!
Yes
Make sure you do your research on the company. Make sure you know what they stand for and why you want to apply and you will be fine!
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
Investment Banking
London
October 2021
