Portfolio Analytics Group Summer Intern (PAG) Review
by BlackRock
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
5.0
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The Company
4.5
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The Culture
5.0
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
Very much a well planned and highly enjoyable experience. I learned an immense amount and that's part of the perks of working at the world's largest investment manager.
Very close and unique relationship in the financial services industry. Not only is it buy side and as a result more relaxed than the shark-tanks and back-stabbing IBs, but there is a culture unique to BlackRock. They value approchability very highly and you can walk up to an MD, who more often than not is on the same desk as you, and he'll take you out for a coffee and take time out of his day for you if you need anything.
Constant mentoring and guidance with a strong focus on buddy and mentoring programs.
I was looking for an intense and challenging working environment which is exactly what I found.
Lots of responsbility to set your own schedule and so on. Focus is on delivering results at the end. BlackRock is very much a meritocracy and not at all driven by politics.
Lots of training and learning on the job. I know now that I learned nothing at university - there's nothing quite like BlackRock's training programs to get you up to speed.
The Company
Very close group of interns and very open group of Analysts and up.
Seamlessly run show by HR.
No holds barred, no expenses off the table to make sure you get a proper learning experience since the focus is on delivering job offers by the end.
Subsidised Canteen
Sports and Social Club
Subsidised/Company Gym
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Would rather not jinx it! Will wait and see.
The Culture
Excellent group of interns.
With this salary, restaurants and socialising are cheap as chips.
Brilliant.
It's London. Period.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
Investment Banking
London
August 2012
