Equity Research Summer Analyst Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.9
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • The work was very interesting all summer, with lots of responsibility being given quickly.

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

    • The team I worked with were always willing to help out and listen to my thoughts on the work.

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

    • This was excellent, with the junior member on my team providing lots of support and helpful advice to help settle into the role and determine what was expected of me.

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

    • Rarely a dull moment.

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

    • I worked on a project assigned to me at the start of the summer for most of the placement and was given much autonomy in deciding how to take the project.

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

    • The training in the first week was excellent and the general experience and skills gained from the work was invaluable. I learnt most just from talking with other people in the company and seeing how they went about their work.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • The office worked very hard but there was still a real sense that you could email almost anyone and arrange to have a coffee.

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

    • Everything was extremely well organised. The training was excellent, I had my computer set up within about 10 minutes of getting in on the first day and the reviews were insightful and offered actionable tips on how to improve.

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

    • The first week was all training and was excellent. While on the job there was a speaker series running with general and role specific talks. The role specific talks were extremely valuable and an excellent way to gain a full understanding of what the job involved.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

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

    • I will be returning in a permanent position.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were organised events for interns which were always very enjoyable, such as a introductory BBQ on the office roof. Colleagues invited interns out to drinks and I had a meal with my team on the last day.

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

    • It was expensive, but the salary covered it.

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

    • It's the center of London.

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

    • There were many clubs running, such as mixed touch rugby.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

November 2013

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