Summer Analyst- Global Banking and Markets Review

by HSBC

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.2
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    2.9

    The Role

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

    • Very much enjoyed the program, as I was given a number of different opportunities to learn about different teams and senior management were very welcoming in terms of spending time with interns. Given lots of interesting projects, which I learnt a lot about from. Great experience over all.

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

    • Very welcoming group of individuals, helped me when I asked for help and were helpful when I was unclear on a topic. A number of socials which allowed me get to know the team on a more personal basis combined with lunchs with the team. Very welcoming group and overall a great expereice.

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

    • Very supportive in terms of setting of meetings to understand my performance and also through HR being supportive feedback in order to help us to develop. Management were very honest in terms of how I could improve combined with areas where I was performing well. Overall very supportive.

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

    • Days varied but often hours were from 8-8 and the occasiaonl weekend if the work had to be completed by Monday. Lots of meetings throughout the week and lots of events, so this kept me busy. Combined with other projects, a good level of time managament was needed to help acheive the righr balacne.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Given two research projects, which involved analysing nations using a variety of factors , therefore allowing me to develop my technical skills and my understanding of the emerging and frontier markets. Presented these findings to my team which will be implemented in the future.

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

    • Technical skills were developed whilst soft skills were developed through working on projects, meetings and other events hosted by HR. The summer will me in understanding the current challenges that the finance industry is facing and the different patterns of economic activity across the world.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • Overall good vibe in the office, great group of people and teams work closely together. A number of socials outside of work and generally a good experience. Great culture as well, demonstrated from junior to senior ranks. Made the experience even greater than it already was.

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

    • Very organised, great job form HR in setting up the events and keeping us up to date on the tasks we had to complete such as midterm review. Overall great organisation from everyone throughout the organisation. Could not ask for more in this regard, was seamless. Made the experience even greater than it already was.

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

    • Very supportive in terms of setting of meetings to understand my performance and also through HR being supportive feedback in order to help us to develop. Management were very honest in terms of how I could improve combined with areas where I was performing well. Overall very supportive.

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

    • Financial Bonus

    Company Parties/Events
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very, great company to work for and agreat culuture.

    3/5

    The Culture

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

    • Yes a number of socials

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

    • Not too bad

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • It is London so

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes, but had not time.

    3/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

August 2015

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