Summer Equity Reseach Analyst Review

by UBS

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • You learn a lot, but it is self taught, as part of your tasks.

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

    • You are part of a small team. That team will often have requested an intern due to short staff, so yes, you are giving a real contribution to the team.

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

    • I have only put 5 stars. This is not because it was poor guidance. It is more becasue it is your job to figure out what to do. You are given short and long term tasks, and it is up to you to figure out what to do - that is how you learn.

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • It varies, you always have a long term project to work on, so that can be kept for down time. Your team will give you more short term project. Also, since the itnernship is over H1 results, that period is very busy.

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

    • I would say it depends on whether your team thinks you can handle it, and is increased gradually. But, they generally want to see if you can become a permanent graduate, so need to throw things at you.

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

    • i have finished education. However, I would say the working ethic you get is very valuable. In terms of the actual knowledge, will depend on degree subject.

    1/5

    The Company

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

    • Research tends to be quieter than the trading floor. But some prefer it that way, It is a lot of fun, and the staff are excellent, but very focused.

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

    • All very well organised and communicated. Lots of events.

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

    • There were some training events at the start, but generally it is self taught on the job. If your maanger needs something doing and you dont know how to do it, you will learn pretty quickly :-).

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • They are probably the best equities house in EMEA, so yes, pretty appealing.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Very good scene, but work comes first always.

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

    • It is London. But you do get paid well for your work

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

    • It is London, lots of places to go.

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

    • 0/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2013

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