Global Risk Summer Analyst Review

by Bank of America

Best Student Employer

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Rating

3.5/5
  • The Role
    3.3
  • The Company
    3.6
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

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

    • Enjoyed most aspects of the Internship.

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

    • Felt relatively valued throughout the internship.

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

    • Had a midway review and general support throughout. Probably could've got more if I had asked for/needed it.

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

    • Nicely busy, not too stressed.

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

    • Ten weeks isn't a great amount of time in order to be trusted with certain work but my project was of value to the team.

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

    • The training was definietely useful and has aided my commercial awareness. My networking and time management skills have also been developed.

    4/5

    The Company

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

    • The trading floor was usually lively and my particular team were always friendly.

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

    • There was no real structure/plan to the work I was given but from HR's perspective, the whole process was smooth and well organised.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The company really do invest a lot of time and effort in the interns, from networking events to training and even a talk with the CEO.

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

    • Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • The organisation seem to convert a high number of interns in to full time positions.

    4/5

    The Culture

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

    • Over 200 Interns meant there were many opportunitites for drinks and social events etc.

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

    • I lived at home but renting in the area is expensive, as is travel and food

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

    • London - plenty to do eveery evening.

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

    • Played football and rugby with work collegues.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

London

August 2015

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