Market Risk Summer Intern Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

5/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    5.0

    The Role

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

    • It was a great experience. The team was always willing to answer any questions I had and they were always approachable.

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

    • I felt very valued by colleagues. My opinions did actually matter.

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

    • My manager was great and he was always willing to provide me support when needed. We had regular meeting to discuss my progress and I was always aware of what I needed to do next

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

    • I had a project to work on so my workload was evenly spread through the 10 weeks.

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

    • I mainly focuses on my project which was of great importance to the whole team.

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

    • I have developed o great undersatnding of financial intruments such as options, swaps and other derivatives which will help me in the last year of my degree.

    5/5

    The Company

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

    • Great and lively - not even a single day was dull

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

    • Very well organised - I knew what I needed to do all the way. When I started everything I needed was ready.

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

    • The firm invests a lot in terms of socials, training and development. Infact we have training for a whole week when we started which was followed by other events throught the duration of the internship.

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

    • The employment prospects are great. If you perform well you will be invited back on the Graduate Scheme for whichever line of business you interned in.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Great. Loads of social events with other interns after work!

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

    • London is generally expensive but you are paid enough to cover the costs

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

    • Great, if you know where you want to go - there is too much choice which can be overwhelming!

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

    • Loads of opportunities - Football teams (11 aside and 5 aside), Touch Rugby (interns vs full time employees). I am sure there was much more besides football and rugby

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2015

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