Credit Risk Intern Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.2/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.0

    The Role

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

    • The internship was really good. I interned in IB Credit Risk and learnt a lot from my manager and colleagues about technical stuff. I was in a rotation (2x4 weeks) which consists of one project type and one daily work type.

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

    • I was valued and started working from day 1 with real work. By the end, my colleagues said that I became a part of the team. They were really open and helpful even when I made mistake.

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

    • My line manager and colleagues were really supportive and even provided additional training for me

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

    • The working hour is fine about from 8.30 AM to 6.00 PM and the work was not too heavy.

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

    • I was given the objectives and jobs since the first day and carried out with support from other analyst when I got stuck.

    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 knew more about asset classes in financial market and applied mathematics model which was really important. My line manager taught me quite a lot about teamwork.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • This was quite young office so people are really open and supportive. Genrally, the atmosphere was relaxed. They also like to socialize after work.

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

    • It was really well-structured with two types of work and a rotation. As a result, you can have a feel in different teams and choose which kind of job is more suitable to you. It was even match to my learning in university which was unexpected.

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

    • We got one week training before working including soft skills, technical knowledge and excel.

    4/5
  • 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
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I received an offer after working there.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Other interns was quite nice.

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

    • The cost of living was not too expensive and affordable.

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

    • There was clubs opening quite late but they often are in not really safe areas.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Seniors encourage you to get involved in other things actively.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Scotland

September 2014

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