Summer Analyst Review

by Citi

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    3.7
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

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

    • Got to learn about Capitals markets, specifically the debt side (LevFin, Loans & Acquisition Finance)

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

    • I felt that my colleagues did try to implicate me as much as they could despite the short time I spent with them

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • My managers were very fair, open and approachable, which was very refreshing

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

    • The summer time is typically slow in Investment Banking but I did have some busy times when working on deals

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

    • I was given a decent amount of responsibility for an intern and got to take part in meetings with MDs and directors

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

    • I believe I did manage to learn more about the market aspects of Finance, being in CMO but also improved by knowledge of credit analysis and valuation to some extent

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Good atmosphere overall

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Well organised with events, and smooth transitions between rotations

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The firm did invest in a week's worth of training and other employees did help participate in training us with their explanations and patience

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

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

    • Working at Citi would be a great way to start any career

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • drinks and events were often with other colleagues

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

    • Canary Wharf is a relatively expensive area

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

    • Great nightlife in London

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

    • Yes I did mange to make the most of my weekends and enjoy activities with my friends

    5/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2015

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