Business Analyst Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    3.4
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

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

    • Very good experience; large exposure to Credit Risk and Risk Management in the financial sector. Technical concepts interesting but not based on career path.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • All colleagues were very friendly and helpful at all time. Whilst surrounded by very experienced IBMers I was able to develop upon given skills and knowledge, making me more efficient in my role.

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

    • All support and guidance was available; whether in the office or on project.

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

    • Usually busy however a very short period of no little amount of tasks was experienced which slowed down personal development opportunities whilst on placement.

    3/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Depending on experience: you start with tasks that are less important to ones that are noticeable in the company. Worked on very important product modification related tasks with a major Austrian and German bank - under tight deadlines. Modeled interest rate swaps in order to uphold positive client relationships with a Dutch Bank. Part of the credit implementation team dealing with regulatory parameters on site at HSBC UK (after 11 months of experience).

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

    • Exposure to risk management has been an eye-opening experience whilst gaining insight on how financial institutions and regulators work in the banking sector. This has had an effect on my dissertation topic for my BSc in Economics. Also you develop a number of transferable skills: communication, time management, teamwork, analysis and leadership.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Fair - however it lacked young people.

    2/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Organisation of placement was ok as we were the first students at the Canary Wharf offices.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Full orientation of financial regulations provided by the BCBS; Basel II and Basel III, how the financial sector works and a number of technical skills. I was also able to master the IBM RiskWatch Software and functionally master the Algorithmics Credit Manager software. Training and development ensured.

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

    • Employment prospects dependent upon performance; if a student does well they will be encouraged to apply back to the company.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Canary Wharf offices only consisted of 3 students in total.

    1/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Canary Wharf and London are very expensive overall. I was fortunate enough to live at home hence managed to enjoy myself whilst on placement.

    1/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London nightlife is very good however did not participate with colleagues.

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

    • Reading tutoring at a local primary school, also other opportunities through IBM Givebacks.

    4/5
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Placement (10 Months+)

London

July 2015

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