Summer analyst - Sales & Trading Review

by Citi

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • Really good

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

    • Most of the time they made it very clear they were interested in your abilities and growth and the part you could come to play on their desk.

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

    • Managers and supervisors were more than willing to give you their time (provided you did not ask at a stupid time!) and understood the position we were all in.

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

    • Usually kept very busy both with tasks on desk and internship specific activities designed to enhance learning and fun.

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

    • Varies across desks, but I would say just the right amount of responsibility you would want without it becoming daunting, and with scope to vary according to how comfortable you were.

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

    • Not so sure about helping in my degree but will definitely be invaluable in future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • A very manageable balance of hard work and fun - you don't want to work somewhere that does nothing after all!

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

    • Very good.

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

    • They really take the time to craft the internship around you and ensure efforts are made to make sure you are welcome and useful not just sitting there. Surprised some banks don't give interns bloomberg as was critical to day-to-day work

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Would be fantastic.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • everyone very keen to accomodate from the firm, interns both very friendly and always willing to do stuff but understanding and would not hold it against you if you wanted to get an early night

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

    • Not as bad as you might expect around C Wharf, but you are living in london.

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

    • its london - something for everyone. cant beat it for nightlife

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

    • played cricket against clients!

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking, Banking

London

August 2013

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