Capital Markets Analyst Review
by Lloyds Banking Group
This review was submitted over 4 years ago, so some of the information it contains may no longer be relevant.
Rating
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The Role
4.8
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The Company
3.9
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The Culture
3.6
- 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
- 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
- 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
- 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
- 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
- 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
- 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
- 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
- 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
- 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
- 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
- 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
- 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
- 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
- 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
The Role
Wished the 10 weeks never ended.
Doing meaningful work, the same work as everyone else around me.
Great buddy/mentor system, my development was put at the heart of the internship and the structure of the whole 10 weeks was excellent
Extremely busy - worked much beyond my paid 7 hours. But this was a benefit - I learnt so much and was given so many great opportunities that just wouldn't have been available if I had been working 9-5. Always work to do, which made the experience so much more rewarding.
I was working on confidential acquisition deals, and live DCM bond issuances. At one point I was on the phone to a lawyer in Switzerland negotiating terms on a confidentiality agreement. So much responsibility, but all the sufficient checks were in place so that I was never out of my place.
I chose modules for my final year based on furthering what I had learnt and loved over the ten week internship.
The Company
Hard working, motivated and driven. My team was a younger group who all cared for each other's success. There was nobody who was arrogant and overly self-confident - not what you would expect from a basically IB floor.
Really great structure and management of the 10 weeks. I was always clear about my journey and what I should be aiming for at various stages.
Weekly 'webinars' which were a waste of time - all of the general 'investments' in me were boring and un-informative. My team however invested hugely in me - I had my own Bloomberg terminal, for example.
Subsidised Canteen
Subsidised/Company Gym
IB work with a non-IB culture. Nothing could be more attractive.
The Culture
Most nights, someone was up for going for a drink after work. Really great opportunities to also meet other interns as all were living in the same accommodation block.
Expensive - London....but wouldn't expect any different.
London...
Lot's of opportunities for charity/volunteering work - actively encouraged.
Details
Internship (1 Month+)
Commercial Banking, Investment Banking, Banking
London
November 2014
