FICC Sales and Trading Intern Review

by Macquarie Group

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • I really enjoyed my time spent at Macquarie. I was withing FICC and was able to rotate around multiple desk during my interhsip in both the sales and trading side.

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

    • I felt welcomed from the beginning and was given valuable work to do

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

    • A lot of support was given and it was easy to ask quesitons when unsure with things.

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

    • Usually around 12 hour days. Although a lot of work, it was varied and interesting to learn about.

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

    • A decent amount of responsibilty, but never felt as though I was completely left on my own with no help.

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

    • The skills I have learnt will definitely be useful in any future career I will have and allowed me to see the practical application of knowledge within the markets.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Good balance between sociable atmosphere and serious work ethic

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

    • Very well organised, with events with other interns throughout the time as well as talks from various executives within differetn parts of the firm

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Invested a good amount of time and I really felt as though the work I completed for the various desks was useful and needed.

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

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

    • Positve reviews throughout the time (although yet to find out if job offered)

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Good evetns were arranged and the other people in the company were welcoming.

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

    • Expected prices when living in London. Never too outrageous.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Lots of nightlife in London.

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

    • Varied depedning on what team you were working with.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2013

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