Investment Banking Summer Analyst Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.4
  • The Company
    4.6
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

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

    • I gave my internship 9/10 because the people at Goldman are extremely nice and knowledgeable. Regardless of how busy they are, they always take the time to sit down for coffee or chat sessions with the junior bankers to explain what's going on with the particular deal or how to survive at the bank.

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

    • Unlike other places that I have interned, I actually worked on live projects at Goldman (even though I just literally took the job with a week of training). I was able to send emails or even contact clients to update them on equity market performance and deals.

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

    • In short: A LOT!

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

    • It varies day-to-day but in general, interns are extremely busy. To some extent, it is due to the fact that it takes time for us to familiarise with various databases and learn how to do things.

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

    • a Lot because we are always working on live or real projects even if it's just pitches.

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

    • The most important skill I learnt from the internship is probably time management (as compared some particular valuation or financial technique). Banking is not rocket science but you have to learn to do things under a fast-paced and time-constrained environment.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • People are extremely (really extremely) friendly as they often take you out for lunch/coffee breaks.

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

    • The programme was well packed with training sessions, talks (across the globe) and of course social events.

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

    • I feel that the company does want us to stay and learn a lot during the short period of time we were there.

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

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home

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

    • Everyone knows that Goldman is a good brand name on CV.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Especially among the intern class, we made good friends and still kept in touch.

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

    • I lived in central London and within walking distance from the firm. With meal and gym subsidised, the living cost is not good bad.

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

    • London is good!

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

    • We volunteered in countryside London in a channelisation project and it was great fun outdoor :D

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

November 2014

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