IBD Summer Analyst Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.9/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

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

    • I was quite nervous before the internship, as I had not worked in a corporate environment before. However my fears were quickly but to bed as the atmosphere was truly fantastic in the office - everyone seemed genuinely interested in answering any questions you would have.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • The firm stresses a collaborative atmosphere and this was definitely reflected in the way myself and other interns were able to mesh quickly into live projects.

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

    • Support and help was there if needed - for example you could always chat to HR if anything cropped up (they also received regular updates on your progress).

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

    • I made a conscious effort to be helpful and remain occupied for the duration of the internship so there did seem to be work available at all times. Although it must be said that there were also many 'down' times.

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

    • Adequate amounts considering the limited experience of most interns.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • It may sound cliché, but the internship has definitely taught me to prioritise tasks in front of me and be productive under intense pressure. I am certain that the situations that I was put in will prove to be beneficial in the future.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was a very hard-working environment - most people were focussed on their work.

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

    • In general, a very well run ship - I was never in question about where I was meant to be or what I was supposed to be doing at any point. The talks on various parts of the firm were also very informative.

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

    • I do feel that a lot was invested on giving every intern the opportunity to experience life at BAML - I came away from it knowing that this was the career move that I wanted to make.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised/Company Gym
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Aside from the drinks organised by BAML as part of the internship, many of the interns got together on Fridays after work for drinks etc.

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

    • London is expensive - I was fortunate enough to be able to commute from home.

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

    • London is the city that never sleeps - endless things to do at night and lots of fun to be had!

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Dependent on the time you had available outside of your projects, you could be involved in one of the many sports teams at the firm or choose to do some volunteer work.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

August 2014

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