Investment Banking Summer Analyst Review

Responsible for closely monitoring financial markets to stay updated on current trends and movements Regularly update internal documentation to reflect new deals and secondary trading activity Keep team informed by sending out emails that summarize recent deal issuances Assist in preparing external marketing materials, which includes creating presentations and help in putting together bond pricing emails Create monthly calendars that highlight significant economic events, central bank meetings, and government bond auctions

Gain comprehensive understanding of bond pricing mechanisms, which has significantly enhanced my knowledge of financial markets Developed capability in using Bloomberg, a crucial skill that allows me to efficiently extract and analyze financial data as needed My Excel skills have markedly improved, particularly in the area of data management. This has proven invaluable for handling and interpreting large sets of financial information. Enhanced my understanding of various market concepts Improved my ability to work effectively under pressure, enabling me to deliver tasks quickly

All the team was really supportive and encouraging with regards to my involvement in as many tasks possible. They included me into all of their communications and regularly gave me context of the tasks I was performing to understand the overall business background. I was handed over many of the daily tasks that other analysts were performing before me.

The team maintains a flat structure and apart from my buddy who supported me throughout the course of my internship to all minor requests, I was also able to turn to more senior people and receive guidance when needed. Also, even people from the broader DCM team and not from the specific line of business that I was placed in within DCM were keen on helping all the interns when required.

All people within DCM are very approachable and friendly and they treat interns like prospective analysts and not like temporary workers. They always emphasize the importance of asking questions and they are more than willing to help if needed. The team places high emphasis on achieving good team spirit and having everyone involved integrated.

I have genuinely enjoyed my internship as I was able to witness how the business works while also getting the opportunity to have much needed guidance as markets tend to be quieter over the summer. Even though it has been challenging to learn as much as I can since I was introduced to fairly new concepts, I have found the business of the team intriguing!

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I would say that the hardest part is to get the first interview as the competition is really high and you have to make your CV stand out! Other than that, in the interviews it is important that one shows its true character as the fit with the team is really important for both parties. Having a genuine interest in the business you are going to be placed in helps and people appreciate curious employees that come to them with good questions.