GTS Summer Analyst Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.9
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

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

    • I thoroughly enjoyed my time in GTS at BAML and would recommend the internship to anyone wanting to work in banking.

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

    • My colleagues were very welcoming when I arrived and since then they have involved me in a number of different projects and deals.

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

    • I meet with my line manager every week to discuss workload and how things are progressing. I can be honest with him and he has supported me throughout.

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

    • Generally the workload was just at the right level and was challenging but not overwhelming.

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

    • I was given a lot more responsibility than I expected. I was allowed to attend two client meetings and circulated write ups around the division. Also parts of my work were included in two separate RFP's.

    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 have learnt a huge amount during my time at BAML; primarily about GTS but also about other areas of the bank. I have received a lot of constructive feedback and I am definitely leaving the bank with a skill set that will be useful in any job going forward.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • My team was very sociable and we had team lunches each week, team drinks each week and a volunteering day where we all went gardening together. I felt fully integrated into the team by the half way point of my internship.

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

    • The internship was really well-organised and I can't think of any occasions where mistakes were made.

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

    • There is a real focus on training and personal development, so I am carrying out several MyLearning courses and have been to several training events.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

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

    • I don't know yet if I have a job offer or not.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • There were intern drinks every week and we all socialise together across divisions.

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

    • It's London so fairly expensive, especially the rent if you want to live anywhere central.

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

    • The nightlife is a lot of fun. There are several good bars near BAML, Madisons in particular.

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

    • There were volunteering days, a tag rugby match and an interbank race.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2014

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