Compliance Intern Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.7/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • People were nice and helpful. There was generally a welcoming and helpful atmosphere.

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

    • My colleagues always asked me to do important work, it was never simply "secretarial". I got to deal with my own work from all angles. At the beginning people weren't sure what i was capable of but once they had a feel they were very willing to give me work that really helped them out.

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

    • People were willing to give the time and assistance needed to understand things; There was nothing like "too many questions"

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

    • I always had work to do but I was also able to get a lunch break. You need the break each day

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

    • I had jobs that were going to people round the bank and i got to contact people myself and follow through with things i had started. This meant the research, the execution, the meetings as well as the recognition. The recognition made it all worthwhile

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

    • I will be able to use the skills i have learnt like attention to detail, research skills and communication skills both in my law degree and as transferrable skills into anything i do in the future.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Everyone gets on which other really well, and people are generally have fun and light-hearted personalities

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

    • It was done really well. HR was fantastic.

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

    • There were regular development events - usually twice a week from larger groups to smaller groups and you always felt like you were learning something. You also partake in training like a new employee.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

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

    • I would love to work here. It has been an amazing experience

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Interns tend to go out on fridays and you can easily make friends with the interns your around

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

    • Canary Wharf can be expensive but there are some really good areas with affordable drinks and deals you learn about on the way. Living near canary wharf is actually generally good prices as it is not in central london.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There is no real "nightlife" per say in canary wharf, but there are good places for drinks in the area and it is not too far from nightlife in central london.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There was the chance to get involved with some activities and HR organised some fun events

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2012

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