Operations Analyst Review

by UBS

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    2.6

    The Role

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

    • Slow to start with as it takes a while to get systems access, but once that was sorted and I began my main project, It became more enjoyable.

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

    • I felt well respected by my team, especially once they saw the standard of work I could deliver.

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

    • Working in a busy team means that you're manager cannot devote 100% of their time to supporting you. However, the support I did receive was key to helping me through my projects and work.

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

    • Starts and finishes with little/no work, but once you receive your main proejct/tasks, there is definitely enough work to fill up your day without having to stay really late on a regualr basis.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given full responsbility of leading and delivering my main project.

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

    • I learnt a lot about financial markets, communication skills as well as key software skills

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Particulary exciting on the trading floor, although more quiet in other areas.

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

    • From a HR perspective it was very well organised e.g. good induction week and lots of intern events. I would have rated this higher if I didn't have the problems in trying to get systems/software access. This seems typical of most large business though...

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

    • Lots of time and opportunities to further my knowledge of financial markets/products etc. Most people are open to shadowing for half an hour or so, plus there are lots of intern training events.

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

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

    • Hopefully I will be offered a graduate job with the company!

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • The intern events were very good for meeting new interns. We also organised the occasional lunch/drinks.

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

    • Central London is very expensive for going out and socialising. It's also definitely cheaper to live at home and commute if you can!

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

    • Lots of pubs/bars in the immediate area. In addition, there are clubs if you're will to get a short tube journey.

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

    • We had the chance to spend a day teaching a large number of pupils from local schools different sports. Apart from that though, not much else.

    2/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

August 2014

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