Intern - Base Metals and Energy Trading Review

by Macquarie Group

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.9
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • Great exposure on the trading desks, people are very approachable

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

    • There was still a small feeling of the temporary status as an intern but otherwise completely fine

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

    • Any questions asked were explained thoroughly and you could approach anyone for clarification and if they had time/were knowledgeable, they would help

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

    • A main task was assigned for each rotation but could get involved in more daily tasks as well. Managers were open to getting more involved in daily tasks

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

    • Practically speaking, a trading intern cannot contribute specific value on the desk without FSA registration, it is important to be active in seeking out ways to contribute/gain responsibility (asking to book deal tickets, entering trades into the system, etc.)

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Not much applicability to academia but if active in seeking skills, then you can gain extensive knowledge for the job requirements.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Interns, grads and established employees all had fun, interacted with each other when work was not too busy. It's important to get involved in these discussions because they build the familiarity and overcome the sense of you being an intern

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

    • Great planning and execution of the proramme as a whole, seamless move from intern induction week to work for most divisions

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

    • Not much specific activities but the general atmosphere encouraged personal development from senior staff to interns (meeting with the CEO/division directors for an informal discussion)

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

    • 2/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Great teams to work with, open and friendly atmosphere with almost no hierarchical barriers and a competitive trading desk.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Depends on the intern group you end up with, most are very, very friendly and open to have a fun time. Not cutthroat or competitive as a whole at all.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Expensive as a city and social scene can be slightly costlier

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

    • Good nightlife, slightly more expensive but social scene is fun

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

    • Not really as involved but aware of many small activities that people/groups arrange on their own with each other, need to ask/actively look for them but are welcoming

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2012

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