Summer Analyst in Capital Markets Origination Review

by Citi

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.2/5
  • The Role
    3.7
  • The Company
    3.1
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • I enjoyed my intership alot. It gave me a chance to really see what investment banking is like and get a first hand feel for the day to day activities

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • All my team members have been very appreciative of my help on the desk.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • It takes a few days to get to know everyone, but if you take a proactive approach everyone is very approachable and willing to help.

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

    • It depends alot desk to desk. Some desks have alot of work that you as an intern can help on some desks have very technical and individualistic work which means you can't do much but can always listen in and observe. I wasn't very busy on a daily basis at all.

    2/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Some of the material you work on is used in client pitches and I think that's great responsibility entrusted on you.

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

    • The training was not very efficient. Most of the thing we learnt did not apply to my division and I didn't use at all. Learning on the job powerpoint and excel skills that you pick up are vital. Learning to be more proactive is again very usefull.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Again it depends on which desk you are on. If you're on a desk with senior managers its quite usually very formal if there's a mixture then there's always light banter to brighten up your day

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

    • The work placements been very well organised by HR and the department.

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

    • We had a week of training. General overviews of the whole back and specific divisions. However we were in CMO but got coupled with IBD training which I didn't find usefull. I didn't use any of the things we were taught at in the training.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • We have a presentation pending. Shall let you know if I get it.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • All the other interns are very sociable and always happy to help one another.

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

    • Quite expensive. In canary wharf. Lunch is averages at about 6 pounds. I don't know about living as I lived at home.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Lots of pubs around

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • WE had a volunteering day which was optional. I did it was very rewarding and a fun day out of the office

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2012

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