Acquisitions & Mergers Finance Integration Analyst Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • I was fortunate enough to do two different jobs during my placement so the work was varied and enjoyable

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

    • I wasn't introduced as a student but as another member of the finance team

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

    • I was part of teams that had a wealth of experience not just within IBM but within the finance sector and they were happy to pass this knowledge on

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

    • I was able to expand my job role, although with any job in finance it was subject to fluctuations in work because of the reporting cycle around month and quarter end

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I had the opportunity to work independently and had to ensure I completed what I was required to and had to responsible to managing my time and workload

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

    • I have been able to really develop my skills over this year

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • fairly corporate but relaxed

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • All processes were well organised

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

    • there was compulsory training days but generally there was also more of a push to finding the training that was applicable and interesting to you

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Annoying that regardless of your performance throughout the year, you still have to go through a lengthy re-application process

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • yes lots of events throughout the year

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Lived at home

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

    • Central London, so was incredible

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

    • A whole Giveback scheme to help community based projects

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Accounting

London

June 2012

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