Risk Management Summer Analyst Review

by Citi

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

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

    • It has been thoroughly enjoyable.

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

    • Although as a Summer Analyst you don't have the training to perform advanced analysis, I was given tasks that added value to the team and this was recognised.

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

    • My manager was very supportive giving me interesting and structured projects over the course of the 10 weeks.

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

    • Busy all the time with tasks for different members of the team

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

    • Given that I did not have the graduate training I felt I was given as much responsability as possible/appropriate.

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

    • Both the soft and hard skills I have acquired over my time at Citi will benefit me hugely in terms of tackling my degree and progressing professionally.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Fairly quiet but that suits some people!

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well set up with speaker-series and networking events. Really great preparation for the business environment.

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

    • They invested time training technically and also stimulating debate about important aspects of business culture such as diversity.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

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

    • Very appealing, they have structured graduate schemes across all the divisions and there are opportunities at different stages to swith between these divisions.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • I have made many good friends.

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

    • Canary Wharf and Central London is not too cheap.

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

    • There are good options every night of the week if you are so inclined.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • There are a broad selection of networks and different societies to join out of the office.

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

August 2013

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