Summer Analyst - Capital Markets Origination Review

by Citi

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.4
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • Citi is definitely one of the better places in the rough banking industry.

    3/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • People are very friendly and supportive.

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

    • Most of the guidance came from HR.

    2/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • The workload varied, but became too much on certain days.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was working with very senior people and I was allowed to bring in new ideas at all times.

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

    • Formatting skills, discipline, punctuality, networking skills.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Very positive and friendly.

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

    • HR had some minor issues.

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

    • We had speaker sessions from other desks as well.

    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?

    • If you're lucky and work hard, you'll get a job.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We used to get along very well.

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

    • Canary Wharf is expensive.

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

    • We used to go to the central area to go out.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Not many.

    2/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

September 2013

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