Summer Analyst - IBD Review

by UBS

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.9/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    5.0

    The Role

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

    • It has been an amazing experience of a lifetime.

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

    • Colleagues invested a great deal of trust in my ability to meet deadlines and complete the work with accuracy. I felt as a truly integrated member of the team.

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

    • Support is always there when you ask for it and you are encouraged to do so to maximise efficiency.

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

    • Some particularly busy (but exciting periods) with an overall perfectly balanced lifestyle.

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

    • Worked on large live transactions and got a real chance to contribute in a significant manner.

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

    • The discipline, skills and frame of mind developed in the internship will be prominent at every step of my life going forward.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Brilliant atmosphere in an open environment able to speak to every member of the team and learn from their experience.

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

    • Well designed training, case studies, community events and work allocation.

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

    • The internship is what you make of it but if you keep asking for more and pushing yourself you will really make the most of it and love every second of it.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home

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

    • I could continue working here for the rest of my life and still find new ways to develop and grow.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great balance of teamwork and a truly brilliant mix of people.

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

    • The City is far better than CW and one of the best places to work globally.

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

    • There is always something to do in London.

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

    • Brilliant community event and engagement in corporate strategy, as well as team events.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

August 2012

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