Summer Associate Review

by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

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

    • The FSA is a really unique company to work for. The insight into the industry and the exposure to being a regulator is unequalled.

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

    • Everyone from the Associates to the Directors show respect and appreciation for their colleagues and the interns.

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

    • Having a line manager responsible for me throughout my internship, ensured they helped me make the most of the time available.

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

    • Not pushed to work more than 9-5.

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

    • Given tasks as part of team projects and asked to take the lead on other investigations.

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

    • Learnt a lot of technical and soft skills. The FSA focus on your personal development, which will help with future job interviews and careers.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Working with good people make all the difference, it enables an enjoyable but also effective atmosphere.

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

    • HR managed everything very cleanly, in spit of complications owing to the olympics.

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

    • The FSA seem more happy than most employers to invest in your training and development. They also give you the time to organise work shadowing and meetings to push your own personal development further.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

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

    • The summer internship is a very effective way to obtain a offer for the graduate programme.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Most people approachable and friendly.

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

    • What do you expect in Canary Wharf?

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

    • Good bars and restaurants, always busy.

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

    • Social club events, drinks with team and interns.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Commercial Banking, Investment Banking, Retail Banking, Banking

London

August 2012

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