Summer Analyst - Compliance Division Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.8
  • The Culture
    4.8

    The Role

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

    • I loved it.

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

    • I felt like my team really appreciated the work I did for them.

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

    • I was lucky to be very well supported by several members of my team and always had guidance when I required it.

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

    • It could vary depending on which project I was working on but for the most part I was busy.

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

    • Had to create presentations to be used by senior directors.

    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 skills specific to the job that are not at all part of my degree.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Great atmosphere. Very cohesive and supportive teams.

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

    • It was well structured. Training at the beginning followed by project work culminating in a presentation. Also lots of networking events and time to visit other divisions.

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

    • Lots of time spent with people from different divisions in order to gain a broad knowledge of banking.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • Very. There seems to be much opportunity to progress to senior levels.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • It was great, both at work events and those arranged separately. Lots of the BAML interns live together which also creates a good environment.

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

    • Not too expensive considering that it is London.

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Brilliant. The City is a fun place to go out.

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

    • I was invited to lots of events by members of my own team and the teams in which friends worked.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

November 2014

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