Market Risk Analyst Review

by Goldman Sachs Group

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.0

    The Role

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

    • Fantastic experience, amazing people.

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

    • Given real tasks not made up projects. I then taught my tasks to the new graduate joiner during my final two weeks for him to takeover as a full time job.

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

    • Amazing support network with a buddy, mentor and approachable manager. Lots of presentations from incredibly senior members of the firm as well as smaller group sessions with managing directors.

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

    • The days went so quickly as there was always something to do/learn.

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

    • Sending out reports and presenting to people around the world.

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

    • Skills will assist me greatly when I rejoin as an analyst next year.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Incredibly welcoming, with team events and socials throughout the summer. Everyone willing to listen and give up time to help

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

    • On going training and learning opportunities in my team, my division and the company as a whole. Great flavour for the role, the company and the work that it does.

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

    • Unbelievable amount of time from my immediate team and invaluable sessions with senior members of staff

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

    • Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • Incredibly appealing, I have accepted their job offer.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes - getting lunch together, lots of drinks after work and at weekends, as well as the organised social events.

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

    • Expensive - it's London!

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

    • Lots of pubs around the office and easily accessible to all other areas of London

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

    • One day community project, team sports events and team building exercises, running club

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

November 2014

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