Summer Associate Review

by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • One of the best places I've ever worked.

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

    • All colleagues were very professional and welcoming throughout the organisation

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

    • Management structure is very effective

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

    • I was very busy but I like it that way. Plenty going on.

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

    • I was given a high degree of personal autonomy and trust which led to significant responsibility.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I did this internship in the summer between undergrad and masters and it has been very helpful in considering my options on my masters

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Fast paced and collegiate

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

    • Recruitment process was clear and very well run. During the internship everything ran very smoothly.

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

    • Training and development opportunities were readily available and well organised.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I'm very happy to be offered a job following my Masters

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Everyone on the placement was sociable and throughout the organisation there were other social activities going on.

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

    • London is expensive.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London has everything

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

    • The FSA has plenty going on outside of the office and it is well advertised

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Commercial Banking, Investment Banking, Retail Banking, Banking, Economics, Financial Management

London

August 2012

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