Operations Analyst Review

by UBS

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.1

    The Role

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

    • Overall, the experience was certainly worthwhile. I have learned valuable skills and more importantly i have really enjoyed my time at UBS

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

    • I was involved in most projects being undertaken by team and was also given a lot of responsbility

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

    • I had regular 1:1 meetings with my line managers and was also set SMART objectives which were tracked.

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

    • In general i was busy as i had a number of personal projects to balance as well as tasks specific to the team. i believe that it is important to make time for self development however

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

    • A high amount. I was able to give presentations, talk to all levels of management and also participate in team projects. There is also a great scope to do more than the job description, as long as you are clear in your aims with your managers then they will do what they can to help

    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 an improved knowledge of investment banking and financial markets and have also developed a number of soft skills: communication, networking, presentations and inter personal skills

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • It was very sociable, everyone in general is very friendly and understanding of your position as an intern

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

    • There is a week of training before you actually hit your desk. HR also organise a number of networking events and there are regular speakers

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

    • The first week is all about training and development. After that it is down to you and your Line Manager. In general the standard is high though

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

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    National Travel

    International Travel

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I hope to come back on the graduate scheme

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes, everyone is the same boat so there is common ground to build on. You also spend the first week together so its a good chance to get to know everyone

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

    • Its London, so high!

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Its London, so good!

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

    • There are a number of community activities you can get involved with. I spent one day helping out at a sports day for children in Hackney

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

August 2014

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