Summer Analyst, Global Banking Review

- General coverage across sector verticals: research and design of company profiles, updating financials and comps based on interim results, and design of marketing materials. - Execution: work with deal team in production of financial models and pitchbook, attend client/internal calls and keep notes. Benchmarking as part of deal process, both from a qualitative and numerical perspective depending on the context of the deal. - Weekly speaker sessions with senior leaders in the business, opportunity to conduct your own interviews.

- Developed proficiency in Excel in two main areas. Firstly ability to work much more efficiently through the use of shortcuts, and secondly increased knowledge of different functionalities in excel such as XLOOKUP and database management. - Gained significant experience in PowerPoint and formatting nuances. - Greatly improved commercial awareness and engagement with the news, considering how this affects day-to-day markets. - Improved financial analysis and modelling skills through analysis of company annual reports. - Developed data gathering and analysis skills via extensive research. - Improved collaborative and presentation skills through various projects and case study presentation.

On several occasions I have been given responsibility over crucial parts of pitchbooks requested by the client. I was placed in charge of rigorously researching and designing these pages to a high standard, and was able to attend client calls during which these played an important role. Moreover, I have conducted important 'know you client' due diligence as part of the deal process. Furthermore, I have been involved in several important communications and meetings with seniors, giving me opportunities to engage with highly experienced business leaders.

During the internship you receive a buddy and line manager, both of which are available for general, and team-specific support and guidance. As part of the first week we also receive formal training which is highly interactive, enabling you to hit the ground running. Team specific training however is more self-directed, and initiative must be taken in order to make the most of this. Likewise, be proactive in engaging with work and trying to understand it, because it may not always be fully explained. Nevertheless, colleagues were always available to answer questions and made time for me.

Very supportive and inclusive culture from day one to departure. People are friendly and welcoming to those from all backgrounds. We have had several talks during the internship which emphasized the importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and the important reasons behind this. The general atmosphere was positive, with no overbearing face time culture. Nevertheless, in such a big organization it is important to ensure that your voice is heard if you have any issues.

I enjoyed the internship very much. It was fantastic meeting many like minded people, making new friends and working together on many fascinating projects. The team itself was very welcoming and I found it very enjoyable getting to know my colleagues and chatting to seniors. The work itself was engaging and varied, giving me fantastic exposure to the sector. Whilst hours could drag on occasion, this was not overly frequent and the learning process remained rewarding.

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Make sure you understand the business and the bank. Understand what your division of choice does, why you want to join, and how you can add value. Similarly, research the culture of the bank and how it stands out from its competitors. For day 1, try to familiarize yourself with the companies that you may be working with and understand what is going on at a macroeconomic level in the market so you can apply this.