Compliance Summer Analyst Review
by Goldman Sachs Group
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
4.8
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The Company
4.4
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The Culture
3.9
- 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
It was an incredible internship with great exposure to senior leadership and responsibilities.
My colleaugues were geniunely interested in my studies and my skill set and they were all incredibly friendly and supportive throughout.
Management are there for you all day for questions/quieries/worries/comments and encourage a constant dialogue.
I never felt bored or like I didn't have any work to do. I also never felt so busy that I couldn't cope. I was constantly challenged and always had plenty on, but it was a nice adrenaline that made the day go very fast!
I was given work to complete alone to support a team, just like all the other employees. It was the real life day to day work and I felt like I was adding value constantly.
The skills, training and responsibility has given me the drive to complete my degree and interact with people socially as well.
The Company
I was in a huge office with lots of people. You have to be incredibly professional and hard working so 'fun' is not the right word but I genuinely came home after each day with a smile on my face and I felt I was with friends as well as colleagues.
They had put a huge amount of time into the internship programme, it was very structured but also gave you lots of flexibility.
Many of the employees are 'career coaches' who really focas on your development and training. I never felt unsupported.
Flexi Time
Subsidised Canteen
Sports and Social Club
Subsidised/Company Gym
Financial Bonus
Company Parties/Events
Staff Sales/Staff Shop
Above 25 days holiday
Working from home
Healthcare from home
It is made clear that if you impress throughout the internship you will be guaranteed a job. They want to offer you employment at the end after all they have invested in you and will support you to achieve your goals throughout. With this encouragement though, comes a great deal of personal accountability and responsibility and you have to genuinely enjoy it and produce impecible work to succeed.
The Culture
It wasn't majorly social but I was in a small division.
Central London is expensive but the salary takes this into account and I am a student in London anyway.
Central London... amazing!
Many opportunities within the firm and outside as well.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
Audit, Investment Banking, Banking, Employment Law
London
August 2013
