Summer Analyst - Operations Review

by Barclays

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4/5
  • The Role
    4.0
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • I have enjoyed my internship, I have been given responsibility for my own project as well as working on ad hoc tasks and picking up other smaller projects as I have gone along. The team has been very welcoming, and the management is very approachable

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

    • My team has been very welcoming, and we have socialised after work on several occasions

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

    • I sit two desks down from my manager, so he is always available should I have any questions. I also regulary present my work to him, and receive constructive feedback

    3/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • On a regular day I attend a few meetings (mainly conference calls), work on my project and respond to emails and ad hoc tasks. There is always work to do, how busy you are depends on your ability to manage your own time

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

    • I have taken full ownership of two of our processes, and feel that the team trusts me to carry out this work.

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

    • Working in a team, and looking at process improvements are very much related to my degree (Business/Management), and I think this experience will prove useful when I return to studies. I have also become more familiar with financial products, which would help me should I to do any finance related modules. Also improved on presentation skills, as I regulary present my work to my manager and the avp

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • My team is very lively and get on well. There is a good atmosphere in my office

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

    • The internship started with two days full training, which was a good introduction to the business, sector and the other interns. We also have regular learning sessions with senior directors and MDs

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

    • Apart from the initial two days of training, the team has invested time in training me and showing me how our systems work. Other than that, there has not been the opportunity to do extra training courses relevant to your role. As an intern, I do not believe they budget for us to do extra training (Barclays run other training sessions, but these come at a cost to the office you are working under)

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Not yet finished my internship, but have had a mid term review which was positive. Would love to get an offer for the grad scheme, but will not find out until our final day

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • We have arranged to go for drinks after work quite a few times, and I regular have lunch with the other interns. Everyone has been very friendly, and I know most of the interns within Ops.

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

    • Canary Wharf and London - of course it won't be cheap. But you do get a living allowance that takes this into consideration

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Canary Wharf has a few nice bars to go for an after work drink, and there are plenty of places to go out in London

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

    • There are quite a few sports and interest societies one can get involved in, though I have not so I cannot really comment on them

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2015

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