Summer Analyst - Corporate Banking, Financial Institutions Group Review

Very much so - great learning experience

All colleagues were incredibly helpful and supportive

On a regular basis, where he thought necessary and whenever I needed his input

Initially as I became acclimatised to the business and setting up necessary IT systems, it was slow for the first few days. I filled my time with shadowing before I was able to begin actually project work. Over the course of the internship, I accountable for 5 separate projects which meant there was no day I was sat idle. Boredom was never an issue unless it was a manual excel task for example, which was a rare occassion - much of my time was spent solving issues for the wider team.

Naturally as an intern there was only a certain level of exposure I expected. However my manager was keen not to micromanage which meant on a daily basis I was wholly responsible for the completion of my tasks. Where necessary he would suggest people I could contact which was as far as his input went.

I had already completed my degree so there was no direct impact - my degree was not much use to the role itself, attitude to learn and pick up information quickly most important

Open and friendly - everyone was accessible if I needed help

Quite well organised - intern events/socials all scheduled days or weeks in advance

Had access to the online learning system with opportunities to undertake training in topics related to all areas of banking

Headcount in many areas within the bank

Socials were a regular occurence, once a week at a minimum

Quite high, expected for a student in Canary Wharf

Football at lunchtimes or after work once a week