Summer Analyst Investment Banking Review
by Bank of America
Rating
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Skills
4.8
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Responsibilities
4.0
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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 Bank of America
- 7. Would you recommend Bank of America to a friend?
- 8. What advice would you give to others applying to Bank of America
Overview
- preparing presentations in PPT - running analyses in XLS - taking notes in calls - respond to immediate tasks if urgent - conducting research on certain topics if requried
Skills
- refined XLS skills - improved networking and interpersonal skills - gathered insights about new sectors
Responsibilities
- due to my pre-experience, I was given a lot of responsibility (i.e. essentially treated as a full-time analyst) - sent materials to senior MDs - conducted analyses directly for a director
Support & Guidance
- lots of guidance received - biweekly meetings with a designated development officer - buddy program allowed for conversation on a more personal level - EMEA recruiting office always helpful in case of questions
Culture
- culture was very collegial - lots of team events and networking drinks - everyone was helpful and made sure you have a good experience
Your Impressions
- enjoyed it very much - great mix of actual work assignments and socializing/networking events - constant support from HR, DO, and buddy
Yes
- prepare thoroughly for the interviews - have a genuine interest in finance - know whats going on in the markets - just do it
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
Banking
London
August 2022
