Algo Quant Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.3

    The Role

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

    • Had great responsabilities, challenging projects, felt like a part of the team from Day 1.

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

    • I became quickly the guy to go in 3-4 areas which made me feel good about what I can deliver.

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

    • Worked closely, on a daily basis, with my boss.

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

    • Work a lot during business hours, but working hours were more than reasonable.

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

    • In charge of some trading strategies and of a big block of our BAU. Had a bit of time to do some research also. It's quite unusual for an internship and I'm grateful for that.

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

    • I developed confidence in my ideas, and some of my technical skills.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Go out with colleagues once a week, and good feeling on a daily basis.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • I didn't feel like being an intern so I got no special treatment from my team. However, the program is very well organised my the HR team.

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

    • The company invests a lot in trainings for Grad program and summer intern program. Takes a lot of time but you got to meet people and high management which is great.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Company Parties/Events

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Did almost a year of internship there, got the offer 4 months after I began.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Made a couple of really good friend here.

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

    • London is expensive but socialising at Canary Wharf is ok.

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

    • Great except on week-ends and after midnight.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Football leagues, volunteering, etc..

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

London

November 2013

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